India, Jan. 24 -- Ahead of winter storm 'Fern', consumers have engaged in panic buying due to predictions of severe cold expected to impact over half of the nation from January 23 to January 26.

Meanwhile, several reports have surfaced about the vacant grocery store shelves nationwide as an intense winter storm threatens to affect many parts of the US this weekend, with Americans facing the risk of shortages and transportation complications.

Amidst all the chaos and panic-buying among Americans, supermarkets have issued a key warning ahead of winter storm Fern.

With over 130 million people currently under weather alerts, both authorities and businesses are striving to prevent panic and excessive stockpiling.

While several people have ...