Storms leave millions without power

Some two million people are without power after violent storms hit the region around the US capital, Washington DC.

Violet storms hit the US capital Washington DC, cutting suppply to two million people. The storms (80mph wind speeds) swept from the Midwest states to the region around Washington.The power outages left many sweltering without air conditioning amid a record-breaking heatwave.At least five deaths have been linked to the storm.

The storm is locally referred to as a "derecho" - a violent, straight-lined windstorm associated with a fast-moving band of severe thunderstorms.

Washington's transit authority said most metro lines were back to normal service after the storm disrupted service on all lines during Friday night. But many Metrobus routes were subject to detours or delay due to downed trees and power lines. Amtrak suspended services from Washington to Philadelphia until at least mid-morning on Saturday, Associated Press reported.