The US National Weather Service called the event the “biggest storm of the season.” About half a year’s worth of rainfall is estimated.
Southern California was hit by a severe storm, with heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and landslides. At least three people were killed by falling trees, the Los Angeles Times reported.
A powerful Pacific storm system brought rain, wind and flooding to the US state of California on Sunday night and Monday morning. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in eight Southern California counties, including Los Angeles and San Diego.
“This is a serious storm with dangerous and potentially life-threatening effects,” Governor Newsom said.
Meanwhile, the US National Weather Service (NWS) described the event as the “biggest storm of the season” expected to result in “life-threatening lightning, urban and river flooding, as well as debris flows and landslides. “
On Sunday, downtown Los Angeles broke a 97-year-old rainfall record. There was 10 centimeters of rain in 24 hours.
Parts of Southern California are expected to receive nearly half a year’s worth of rain on Tuesday. Stormy conditions are expected across the region on Tuesday. Wind gusts reached 100 kilometers per hour in some areas.
It was previously reported that in California, as a result of the severe weather, nearly one million homes were left without power.
Remember that Rio de Janeiro was flooded by rain – at least 11 victims. It was also reported that in China, as a result of a massive landslide, 47 people were trapped under rubble.
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