California hit by lethal floods as atmospheric river storm strikes | News | EUROtoday

Heavy flash flooding has hit southern California over Christmas, forcing lots of to evacuate and leaving 4 lifeless.

An “atmospheric river storm” introduced 11 inches (27 cms) of rainfall to some elements of Los Angeles County, triggering large mudslides which resulted in energy outages and highway closures.

Video footage shared by San Bernadino County Fire on Wednesday (24 December) exhibits fast paced floodwater battering properties in a mountain resort.

California’s Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday in Los Angeles and different southern Californian counties. The California National Guard was positioned on standby.

https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/california-river-storm-flooding-christmas-video-b2890674.html