At Least Six Dead as California's Atmospheric River Brings Torrential Downpour
The death toll from California's atmospheric river has risen to at least six, with the full extent of the devastation still unknown as officials warn that it could be a week before the final statewide tally is confirmed. The powerful storm system brought heavy rain and strong winds to Southern California over the weekend, causing widespread flooding and disruption.
Rescuers are on high alert as they search for survivors and try to determine the cause of each death. In one tragic incident, 39-year-old Yuji Hu was pulled into the ocean in Monterey County while trying to rescue his 5-year-old daughter, who had been swept up by waves over 15 feet high. The girl's whereabouts remain unknown.
In another deadly accident, a 71-year-old man was killed when his vehicle was swept off a flooded bridge in Sutter County. Officials say the creek was significantly higher than normal at the time of the incident.
The Coast Guard reported that four people were pronounced dead and four others hospitalized after a boat capsized near San Diego. The vessel carried "suspected aliens," and search operations were suspended on Saturday evening.
With flood advisories still in place, residents are bracing themselves for another round of heavy rain and potential flooding. Officials warn that the weather could worsen due to burn scars from previous wildfires, which can quickly exacerbate flash flooding when combined with heavy rainfall.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a band of moderate precipitation moving through Southern California on Monday afternoon and evening, with scattered showers lingering into Tuesday. The NWS is advising residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
As the situation continues to unfold, officials are urging residents to report any further incidents or concerns to emergency services immediately. With many more days of rain ahead, it's clear that California's atmospheric river has brought more than just precipitation – it's also brought a new wave of uncertainty and danger.
The death toll from California's atmospheric river has risen to at least six, with the full extent of the devastation still unknown as officials warn that it could be a week before the final statewide tally is confirmed. The powerful storm system brought heavy rain and strong winds to Southern California over the weekend, causing widespread flooding and disruption.
Rescuers are on high alert as they search for survivors and try to determine the cause of each death. In one tragic incident, 39-year-old Yuji Hu was pulled into the ocean in Monterey County while trying to rescue his 5-year-old daughter, who had been swept up by waves over 15 feet high. The girl's whereabouts remain unknown.
In another deadly accident, a 71-year-old man was killed when his vehicle was swept off a flooded bridge in Sutter County. Officials say the creek was significantly higher than normal at the time of the incident.
The Coast Guard reported that four people were pronounced dead and four others hospitalized after a boat capsized near San Diego. The vessel carried "suspected aliens," and search operations were suspended on Saturday evening.
With flood advisories still in place, residents are bracing themselves for another round of heavy rain and potential flooding. Officials warn that the weather could worsen due to burn scars from previous wildfires, which can quickly exacerbate flash flooding when combined with heavy rainfall.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a band of moderate precipitation moving through Southern California on Monday afternoon and evening, with scattered showers lingering into Tuesday. The NWS is advising residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
As the situation continues to unfold, officials are urging residents to report any further incidents or concerns to emergency services immediately. With many more days of rain ahead, it's clear that California's atmospheric river has brought more than just precipitation – it's also brought a new wave of uncertainty and danger.
at least 6 people are dead in cali from the flood? i dont want to be negative but is this storm system really worth it? the gov should be looking into what went wrong here and how they can prevent similar disasters in the future 
and whats with the suspected aliens on that boat? seems like a dodgy situation to me 
i'm just glad no one else was hurt more than 6 people but still, 6 is way too many 
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. I'm not sure if I'm ready for another round of flooding, but I know I'll be keeping a close eye on the news and doing my part to stay safe 
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. But even with all the chaos, there are always stories of heroism and resilience that give me hope... like the rescuers who risk their lives to save others 
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this is like something out of a bad horror movie. I mean, 6 people already dead and the worst is probably yet to come? 
And that poor kid who got swept away by waves with her dad trying to rescue her? 
15ft high waves, people's cars getting swept off bridges... it's like the state is just begging for disaster.
. I do hope everyone stays safe & sound 
, but we gotta stay positive 
& support each other in these tough times 
And what's with the burn scars from wildfires adding to the flooding situation? Like, can't we just have a normal weather system for once? 
That's just insane. The NWS is right, this weather can be super unpredictable after all those wildfires... how are they supposed to know when it's going to get worse? 
. Anyway, hope everyone stays safe out there