Violent storms rage in the US state of California. One child died from the extreme weather – it was killed by a falling tree. The governor declared a state of emergency. Countless people were evacuated. Wind gusts of up to 97 kilometers per hour are expected on Thursday.
The child, about two years old, who died in the accident was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident in Sonoma County, west of the state capital Sacramento, the Press Democrat newspaper reported Wednesday evening (local time).
Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency
The most populous US state was hit by torrential rain and flooding this weekend, leaving several dead. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday. This allows for a faster response to developments, he tweeted.
The US Weather Service warned of heavy rainfall between Sacramento in the north and the Santa Lucia Mountains in central California. Due to the already wet soil, flash floods are also possible, especially in areas previously affected by wildfires.
Evacuation orders were in effect in several cities, reported the Los Angeles Times. According to the website “PowerOutage,” nearly 200,000 households were without power on Thursday night.
Harry and Meghan’s home hit by flooding
In Southern California, in the region around the coastal city of Santa Barbara, authorities warned of flooding and avalanches of mud and boulders. The city of Montecito, where Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan, presenter Oprah Winfrey and other celebrities live, has also been affected.
Source: Krone
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