California under water: a powerful element has claimed lives

Major flood in California/Collage 24 Channel

Powerful storms in California, in the United States, caused widespread flooding and power outages. A state of emergency has been declared due to record rainfall and loss of life.

The state is experiencing severe flooding caused by incessant rains. According to the latest data, as of the morning of February 6, at least two people were killed, and almost 800 thousand were without electricity.

Record rainfall in California

More than 10 inches of rain have fallen in the Los Angeles area since Sunday, CNN reported, significantly increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides. In some places, such as Bel Air and Sepulveda Canyon, water accumulation has reached almost a foot.

We are working to mobilize resources, the president said Joe Biden on the phone during a press conference, confirming cooperation with California Governor Gavin Newsom.

The storm caused terrible damage, including trees falling onto houses and streets. Intense downpours and landslides caused significant damage to many homes in the state.

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Some of the precipitation is gradually moving toward the southern United States. At the same time, snow is accumulating in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, which is important for the state's water supply. Los Angeles Karen Bass during a press conference. According to him, the evacuation continues.

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Several major roads remain closed due to damage and debris accumulation. People are urged to be careful and act carefully.

Precipitation indicators for the state of California in the USA/National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center/Byron Manley and Renée Rigdon/CNN

Add , that a few weeks ago, due to warming and record amounts of precipitation, many problems appeared in the temporarily occupied Crimea. In particular, problems with water supply were observed in Sevastopol for several days. Schools and kindergartens were even closed in the city.