Rain continues to fall in Southern California Tuesday from an atmospheric river, raising the risk for additional mudslides with more than 120 reported so far in the Los Angeles area. Several roadways were flooded in southern California as of Tuesday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol reports. Several waterways also experienced flooding on Tuesday in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, including the Los Angeles River, according to Floodbase, a company that uses satellite data and AI technology to map flooding. Nearly half a year’s worth of rain has fallen in downtown Los Angeles since Sunday — the wettest day there in nearly 20 years. Scientists are pointing to two factors that are enhancing the rainfall and destructive power of this week’s storm: the climate crisis and El Niño.

Source: CNN February 06, 2024 23:55 UTC