video by CBS Chicago
Takeaways:
• California is experiencing a second storm within a week, leading to heavy rain, life-threatening flooding, and Gov. Gavin Newsom declaring a state of emergency for several counties.
• Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other officials are urging residents to take precautions due to ongoing dangerous conditions, including the risk of mudslides and flooding.
• Downtown Los Angeles recorded its wettest two days since 1956, with significant rainfall across Southern California, reaching 75% of the city’s annual average in just the early part of the year.
• President Joe Biden has pledged federal support to California in response to the storms, and the Los Angeles Fire Department has conducted rescues, including a man and his dog from the LA River.
• The storm has resulted in at least three fatalities due to fallen trees, and flash flooding and mudslides remain a threat across Southern California, with more rain expected to continue.
References:
[1] California storm live updates: ‘This storm continues … take precautions,’ mayor warns. Link