California on high alert as Christmas Day warning over life-threatening floods looms

California residents are preparing for a second wave of life-threatening floods as mudslides engulf homes on Christmas Day.

The holidays are expected to be a washout for California this year, as meteorologists warn that up to eight inches of rain is forecast to hit several areas, including Los Angeles County and Santa Barbara, over the next few days. State officials have warned travelers to avoid roads, which have continued to flood.

A series of winter storms has also brought the risk of tornadoes to the state. Hundreds of residents have been forced to evacuate, while 160,000 homes are without power on Christmas morning…

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