Storm alarm in Los Angeles: flooding and evacuations are imminent!

Storm alarm in Los Angeles: flooding and evacuations are imminent!

Heavy rains are imminent and will hit California hard in the coming days. Meteorologist Ryan Kittell of the National Weather Service (NWS) warned that it is the most intense storm of the winter season, with a "high risk of flooding, particularly in urban areas and roads." The peak of the storm is expected on Thursday. This weather pattern follows an eight-month dry period in which Southern California saw little precipitation, increasing the risk of landslides in mountainous regions such as Pacific Palisades and Altadena as a result of the forecast rainfall. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urged residents to prepare for possible evacuations after sandbags and concrete barriers were put up in recent weeks to combat soil erosion Small newspaper reported.

The emergency in California is further overshadowed by the devastating fires that broke out in early January and were only recently brought under control. These fires were the worst in Los Angeles history and rocked the city with devastating consequences. Over 150 square kilometers and more than 10,000 homes were destroyed, resulting in hundreds of billions of dollars in damage. Around 30 people lost their lives and thousands were forced to flee their homes. The fires, known as the Palisades and Eaton fires, have been fully contained since February 1, but the exact cause remains unclear while experts emphasize the influence of climate change on increasing the risk of such natural disasters n-tv.de reported.