"Southern California Hit by Major Flooding as Storms Submerge Freeways and Cars"
TL;DR
Heavy rain caused flooding on the 710 Freeway in Long Beach, with cars and trucks struggling to navigate through 2 feet of standing water. The flooding is part of a major trucking route to and from the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, and clogged storm drains are likely to blame. A flash flood warning was issued for several areas, and a portion of Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach was also closed due to flooding. The storms are expected to bring significant rainfall to Southern California.
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