"Devastating Atmospheric River Triggers Deadly Landslides and Record Rainfall in Southern California"
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A powerful atmospheric river storm has caused catastrophic flooding, landslides, and mudslides in Southern California, resulting in at least three deaths and significant damage to homes and infrastructure. The storm brought torrential rain and hurricane-force wind gusts, leading to over 300 landslides reported in the Los Angeles area alone. Thousands of first responders were prepositioned, and a State of Emergency was declared in eight counties. The storm's effects are expected to continue for a third day, with concerns about scattered showers, thunderstorms, and the potential for weak tornadoes, as well as ongoing flash flood and snow warnings.
- 3 dead, hundreds of landslides reported in wake of atmospheric river that slammed California Fox Weather
- More than a foot of rain in parts of Southern California. See how much has fallen in your area Los Angeles Times
- Opinion: In L.A., this is the equivalent of a biblical flood. And we are not coping CNN
- Historic rains threaten to overflow Los Angeles River The Associated Press
- More than 300 mudslides recorded during latest atmospheric river storm, LAFD chief says KABC-TV
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