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California Declares State of Emergency as Second Storm Brings Record Rainfall and Flooding
Sacramento (USA): In a rare and impactful turn of weather events, California is grappling with a second powerful storm within a week, bringing heavy rain and life-threatening flooding across the state. Downtown Los Angeles, in particular, has witnessed historic rainfall, recording 7.03 inches over Sunday and Monday, marking the wettest two-day period since 1956. Governor Gavin Newsom promptly declared a…
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Fierce Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc in California, Leaves Hundreds of Thousands Without Power
SAN FRANCISCO (USA): In a relentless assault, a powerful winter storm, driven by a formidable atmospheric river, battered California on Sunday, unleashing torrential downpours, widespread flooding, and rare hurricane-force winds. The tempest disrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands, leaving nearly 850,000 people without power and prompting urgent warnings across the state. Winds exceeding 60 mph (96 kph) in various…
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