Heavy rain storms in California leave three dead as of Christmas night
Summary
Heavy rains from atmospheric rivers have caused flooding and mudslides in California, resulting in three deaths by Christmas night. The storms have led to evacuations, road closures, and a state of emergency declared by Governor Gavin Newsom. Major areas like Los Angeles County experienced significant rainfall, and thousands of people are without power.Key Facts
- Three people have died due to the storms in California.
- Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in parts of southern California.
- Los Angeles County received up to 11 inches (27 cm) of rain.
- About 100,000 people in California are without power.
- Emergency responders conducted multiple rescues from rising floodwaters.
- Officials issued evacuation warnings and flash flood warnings in several regions.
- Wind speeds in the San Francisco Bay Area reached up to 100 mph (161 km/h).
- Mudslides affected areas near Los Angeles due to previous wildfires.
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