Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The Lebanese Army is continuing its investigations and will later announce any information that does not affect the confidentiality of the investigation
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: It has not yet been determined whether the detainees belong to ISIS or another organization
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Around 10 people of different nationalities, including Lebanese nationals, were detained
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: The Lebanese army arrested a number of people in the Matn area of Mount Lebanon with possession it has not disclosed
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: We have strong indications that there are martyrs, injuries, and trapped people in the Salah al-Din area
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: Citizens should avoid Salah al-Din Street because anyone who approaches it is at risk of being directly targeted
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: Reality is that there is a very limited retreat of the vehicles, with the occupation forces providing cover undeer fire up to Salah al-Din Street
Gaza Civil Defense spokesman: Claims that the Israeli occupation has withdrawn from areas in the neighborhoods of al-Zaytoun, al-Tuffah, and al-Shujaiya are false
Hamas: The two delegations stressed that any negotiations must lead to the achievement of our people's goals and aspirations, foremost among which is ending the war and the complete withdrawal of enemy forces
Hamas: A delegation from the Hamas leadership, led by the head of the leadership council, Mohammad Darwish, met with an Islamic Jihad delegation, headed by its Secretary-General, Ziyad al-Nakhalah

California continues to be ravaged by rain, snow

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 15 Jan 2023 12:35
4 Min Read

With more snow falling, the state of California is threatened with more flooding, landslides, and hail.

  • x
  • Flood waters inundate a home by the Salinas River near Chualar, California, on on January 14, 2023, as a series of atmospheric river storms continue to cause widespread destruction across the state (AFP)
    Flood waters inundate a home by the Salinas River near Chualar, California, on January 14, 2023 (AFP)

Governor Gavin Newsom said that fewer people died in the last two years of major wildfires in California than have died since New Year's Day because of the weather, adding that “these conditions are serious and they're deadly.”

One to three inches of rain fell over the lowlands of Central and Northern California on Saturday, with more falling in the mountains. Snow continued to fall in the Sierra Nevada, threatening the state of California with more flooding, landslides, and hail.

Since December 20, the state has been drenched by major storms due to the worst megadrought in 1,200 years. These catastrophic storm systems have even forced Santa Cruz County residents to evacuate.

Ocean water flooding into Rio Del Mar in Santa Cruz County, from Aimee at the Rio Sands hotel pic.twitter.com/WQFysU7Og9

— Kurtis Alexander (@kurtisalexander) January 5, 2023

While the rain was light on Saturday, an atmospheric river swept inland and threatened areas, forcing evacuations.

An atmospheric river is like a long, narrow river that runs through the sky, transporting tropical water vapor. Once these rivers reach land, they can cause extreme rainfall, floods, and mudslides in the area. According to PowerOutage.us, fallen trees knocked out power to over 40,000 homes in California on Saturday morning.

Read more: Storm cuts power for over half million people in California

Since late December, atmospheric rivers have dumped approximately 24 trillion gallons of water on the state. At least 19 people have been killed in California by the deadly storms, and a five-year-old boy was still missing on Saturday after being swept from his mother's car by flood waters earlier in the week.

According to a social media post from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office, the search for the missing child has been halted due to inclement weather.

Related News

What is Netanyahu smoking? Araghchi slams Israeli influence over US

Pentagon official assessment shifted US focus from Ukraine to China

The 4100 block of Stage Road near Pescadero is closed due to a partial collapse of the road. #CaWx #California pic.twitter.com/ZqFahH3iyA

— CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) January 14, 2023

The rain has also had an impact on the state's prized redwoods, whose future is uncertain following the heavy rain and flooding. While other areas have experienced destabilized soil, sinkholes, mudslides, and fallen trees, the condition of the redwoods, known as the world's tallest trees, is unknown, with California State Parks spokesperson Adeline Yee stating that a full assessment of the damage will not be available until after the storm.

California's governor warned his constituents that the next few days would be difficult, and he warned Californians to brace themselves for the state's ninth atmospheric river, which will arrive once Saturday's storm passes.

Read next: Residents of California's Montecito ordered to evacuate 'now'

“The challenges may present themselves over the course of the next few days rather acutely. Particularly because everything’s saturated, particularly because the grounds are overwhelmed,” Newsom said.

“What may appear less significant in terms of the rainfall may actually be more significant on the ground in terms of the impacts on the ground and the flooding and the debris flow.”

In #MontereyCounty: One-way traffic control on #Hwy68 at Scenic Dr., just north of Community Hospital. Crews on site for slide removal. Please use caution driving in the area. pic.twitter.com/oNHTR3cKfp

— Caltrans District 5 (@CaltransD5) January 14, 2023

The storm is expected to weaken on Sunday before another major storm hits around 10 pm, which could last until Monday or Tuesday.

The UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab reported on Saturday morning that they had received 21.3 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and that the snowpack would increase by 10 feet by Monday.

Read next: Biden declares state of emergency in California following storm

Scientists warn that while some winter storms are normal, climate change has exacerbated the effects of extreme weather, causing "weather whiplash" in California. The massive amounts of rain will also not end California's megadrought.

  • United States
  • Storm
  • Arctic storm
  • California

Most Read

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

Hezbollah SG reveals war details on Al Mayadeen for the first time

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Major ambush in Gaza kills 6 Israeli troops, injures dozens

Major ambush in Gaza kills 5 Israeli troops, injures 14

  • Politics
  • 8 Jul 2025
Israeli soldiers are seen in Beit Hanoun ahead of an operation by the al-Qassam Brigades, undated (Al-Qassam Brigades Military Media)

'Israel' on blast as media exposes report discrepancies in Gaza ambush

  • Palestine
  • 8 Jul 2025
Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

Yemen Navy sinks ETERNITY C ship, shares footage of operation

  • Politics
  • 9 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
The Freedom Flotilla ship Handala as it departs for Gaza, where it aims to break the maritime blockade at a port in Syracuse, Sicily in southern Italy on July 13, 2025. (AFP)
Palestine

Freedom Flotilla's Handala departs Sicily in bid to break Gaza siege

The container ship CMA CGM Laperouse, left, docks at the Georgia Ports Authority's Port of Savannah, Sept. 29, 2021, in Savannah, Ga (AP)
Politics

US shipbuilding woes deepen as tariffs, outdated policies backfire

Gaza war raises ethical questions for ex-Obama, Biden officials
Politics

Mercenary firm tied to Gaza war crimes hires Obama-Biden PR operatives

'Israel' targets children in Gaza collecting water
Palestine

'Israel' strikes Gaza kids fetching water, blames it on 'malfunction'

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS