Heavy rain, flooding and power outages: In California, authorities have declared a state of emergency for many regions due to severe storms. They warned Monday of hurricane force winds, flooding and life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides.
It is a “severe storm with dangerous and potentially life-threatening consequences,” Governor Gavin Newsom said. He declared a state of emergency for eight Southern California counties, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Santa Barbara.
Dozens of flights canceled in Los Angeles
According to the website PowerOutage.com, nearly 800,000 people were without power early Monday morning. Air traffic was also limited: according to the website FlightAware, dozens of flights were canceled or delayed at Los Angeles Airport.
The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of the “most violent storm of the season.” This could flood large parts of California at speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour. People should prepare for severe storms with “dangerous flooding, massive snowfall, gusty winds, coastal flooding and high surf.”
Warning for flash floods and mudslides
The heavy rains also resulted in “life-threatening flash flooding” and “mudslides,” the report said. The reason for the storms was intense storms over the Pacific Ocean as part of the “Pineapple Express,” a weather phenomenon that forms around Hawaii from warm, moist air.
Last summer, the western United States experienced an extreme heat wave with record temperatures. The following winter has been unusually wet so far. According to experts, global warming is making extreme weather events more common.
Source: Krone
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