New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- New York City's 81st annual Columbus Day Parade, to be held on Monday, was cancelled after Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency due to inclement weather.

The cancellation was announced on Sunday evening by organizers Columbus Citizens Foundation (CCF), just 12 hours before the parade, as a nor'easter approached the US East Coast.

"Due to the Governor's declaration of a State of Emergency this evening in response to the dangerous weather conditions brought on by the Nor'easter, including high winds, heavy rain and flooding in surrounding areas, we must cancel the 81st Annual Columbus Day Parade for the safety of all participants and viewers," the CCF said on Sunday, adding that the parade would not be...