"Devastation and Resilience: Capturing the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary in California"

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"Devastation and Resilience: Capturing the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary in California"
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Tropical Storm Hilary, which has now weakened into a post-tropical cyclone, caused heavy downpours and record rainfall in Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada. The storm resulted in flooding, mudslides, disrupted air travel, and mass power outages. While there have been no known reports of deaths or major damage, officials are still assessing the storm's toll. The National Hurricane Center has warned of "catastrophic and life-threatening flooding" in parts of the Southwestern United States and Baja California, Mexico. Heavy rainfall and flooding are expected in Arizona and Nevada as well.

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