Deadly atmospheric river unleashes record rainfall in California. Here’s what to know
A very strong storm is hitting Southern California, bringing heavy rain and floods to Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
The storm is moving slowly and has already caused two deaths as trees fell on homes and streets. Flooding and mudslides have damaged many homes in the region.
Parts of Los Angeles County have seen over 10 inches of rain since Sunday, increasing the risk of flash floods and mudslides.
Two people have died due to falling trees in the storm: a 41-year-old man from Sacramento County and a 45-year-old resident of Santa Cruz County.
A big storm in California is bringing heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada mountains, which is important for water supply. The snowpack there is at 72% of normal.
In Los Angeles, flooding forced 100 homeless people out of their tiny homes, and evacuations are still happening.
President Biden spoke unexpectedly during a press conference, saying he and Governor Newsom are working together to help.
Many roads are closed because of storm damage and debris. Benedict Canyon Drive in Beverly Hills is closed between Sunset Boulevard and Mulholland Drive, and parts of the Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura County are also shut down.