Death toll rises to 15 after devastating storms and rain in San Francisco, California. Many people fled their homes. This storm will continue for the next few weeks. Stormy winds and rains have caused flooding, leaving most areas under water. The power service has been shut off. Transport and schools and colleges have all been closed. Many people have become homeless, and many people have lost their loved ones.
According to the National Weather Service, The coastal region of the state has a strong Mediterranean climate Because of this California is flooded today. In some places, these floods have caused landslides and avalanches. A relentless onslaught of powerful systems with atmospheric rivers of moisture is flooding California.
This storm will continue for the next few weeks
This area is located about 90 miles east of Los Angeles. About 24 people died in a landslide in this area five years ago. 18 people trapped in the Ventura River flood have been rescued from this island camp.
Was the California storm normal?
California’s climate is naturally coastal. That is why it is characterized by wet winters and dry summers. California’s climate is internally variable. The historical record is based on poly climatology. It has been observed that it is a period of severe drought and extreme humidity.
Several parts of the state have experienced extreme drought in the last few years. Due to the drought for so long, the residents had almost forgotten what rain was. In the year 1990, they got to see for the last time what it feels like to be wet by rain or snow.
What is happening in California in these troubled times?
President Joe Biden declared a federal emergency on Sunday to help California. National Weather Service meteorologists said they were the ones using the ‘conveyor belt’ to survive the storm. The first time happened on New Year’s Day, Then it started right on Friday, This went on for a week, Then it continued from Sunday night till Monday. Some people have been rescued from there and some are still on the way. No one could imagine how they would survive this tragic storm in these pitiful conditions.
This storm will continue for the next few weeks
A climate scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles, Daniels swain said this at a press conference on Monday. No change in weather will be seen till next 20th January. A warning has been issued till then.
- Meteorologists said that It has rained about six to seven times more in the next few weeks. Which is much higher than normal. That is why this terrible flood has occurred.
- For the past few days More than two and a half lakh houses and offices are suffering without electricity.
- Some houses have been destroyed up to the roof due to strong storms. The forecast of lightning was given to them.
- Meteorologists were the first to issue warnings after seeing the speed of the storm also tornado warning was issued.
- Seeing the rains after many years of drought, everyone hoped that this time might bring some relief. But never thought that this rain and this storm will one day cause them to face a terrible situation.