California

California “life-threatening” flooding possible as second atmospheric river hits

A second strong atmospheric river reached Southern California on Sunday bringing intense rainfall and posing a significant risk of dangerous flooding, as described by the National Weather Service’s Los Angeles office. This along with expected snowfall in the mountains, led Governor Gavin Newsom to announce a state of emergency in eight counties including Los Angeles…

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San diego

Surprisingly San Diego usually dry and sunny faced destructive floods climate change?

For the second time within a month Southern California witnessed a resurgence of torrential flooding this time affecting San Diego a city renowned for its nearly flawless weather. Unprecedented rainfall attributed to El Niño-fueled storms from the Pacific Ocean led to one of San Diego’s wettest days on record. Responding to the crisis California Governor…

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