Torrential rain and flooding: Tropical Storm Hilary has reached the Southwest of the US, putting the region of metropolitan San Diego and Los Angeles in a state of emergency (see video above). The center of the storm moved toward Southern California on Sunday afternoon (local time), according to the National Hurricane Center. Earlier, “Hilary” made landfall on the coast of Baja California, Mexico. Two deaths were reported.
The storm had weakened over the course of Sunday, weakening from a hurricane to a tropical storm. According to the information, “Hilary’s” sustained winds were last 70 mph.
state of emergency declared
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for much of Southern California. The US Weather Service had warned of “life-threatening and catastrophic flooding” in the American Southwest. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass warned of falling trees or falling power lines.
Los Angeles earthquake
Shortly before his arrival, California was hit by a magnitude 5.1 earthquake. The epicenter of the earthquake on Sunday afternoon (local time) was near the town of Ojai, about 100 km northwest of Los Angeles, according to the USGS. The earthquake station initially suffered no major damage and there was no tsunami warning. According to media reports, the earthquake was also felt in Los Angeles.
Concerned about landslides and mudslides
The U.S. Weather Service warned Sunday night and Monday of historic rainfall that could cause flash flooding and flooding. People should be prepared for landslides and mudslides. Severe thunderstorms are expected in Southern California, according to meteorologists. “Hilary” is then expected to move further north and disappear over Nevada on Monday.
The storm has already claimed two lives, according to reports. A man has died as a result of flooding along the Pacific coast of northwestern Mexico, Mexican newspaper El Universal reported. For example, a van washed away in the municipality of Navolato in Sinaloa state. The driver was found dead a few miles away. Another person died trying to cross a river in the town of Mulegé, Baja California, according to the Milenio newspaper.
Source: Krone
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