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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…