Nature has bared its teeth in California through a series of disasters that struck the largest American state all at once, ranging from an earthquake to a tropical storm and warnings of floods.
The tropical storm Hilary inundated southern California from the coast to the mountains and inland deserts on Sunday evening, as reported by the Associated Press. This led to a rush of rescue operations from rivers that had risen, causing some of the largest school districts in the United States to cancel classes today, Monday. Meanwhile, millions prepared for more floods and mudslides, even as the storm weakened.
Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit California in 84 years, brought down more than the annual average of rainfall on some mountains and desert areas, including the desert city of Palm Springs, which saw a 3-inch rise in rain on Sunday evening.
The meteorological department warned of severe flooding across Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Firefighters rescued 13 individuals from waters in a homeless area near the rising San Diego River. Additionally, rains and debris swept away some roads, leaving people stranded in their vehicles. Rescue teams pumped floodwaters from an emergency room at a hospital in Rancho Mirage.
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