Evacuations due to a strong storm hitting California… and warnings of possible floods

Cohen told reporters "By Wednesday night into Friday, many areas will likely have witnessed major floods, rock slides, and landslides, especially in the highlands and roads that pass through the valleys."

He pointed out that some areas of southern California may witness up to 30.5 centimeters of rain.

State officials report that the year 2025 witnessed the death of 31 people as a result of 8,019 forest fires that destroyed 212,551 hectares across California, with major fires breaking out in residential neighborhoods in Los Angeles, including Pacific Palisades, at the beginning of the year. General.

Los Angeles County officials said in a statement "Areas that have recently experienced fires, including those affected by the January wildfires, remain highly vulnerable to mud and debris flows."

More than 200 homes were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday, according to Los Angeles law enforcement.

The alert level was raised in anticipation of flooding in most parts of Los Angeles County and other parts of the state on Tuesday night.

In the Sierra Nevada mountain range along the eastern border of California, about 30 centimeters of snow fell this week, while it is expected to reach about 152 centimeters before the storm ends.

The storm is also expected to be accompanied by winds reaching speeds of up to 88 kilometers per hour.
Meteorological officials warned that "The combination of increasingly saturated soil and strong winds will result in the potential for widespread tree and power pole falls. Lives and property are at great risk.".