let’s talk about the effects of climate
change now, California has been hit by a
newly formed Pacific storm. the storm has
brought Heavy Rain thunderstorms and
strong winds and has killed at least two
people . warnings of fresh flooding have
been sounded and fresh evacuation orders
have been issued. President Joe Biden has
approved an emergency declaration for
the state. the fresh storm is called
Pineapple Express, and experts say it
could cause some of the heavy snow part
to melt . which would overwhelm river
systems .
on Friday raging flood waters
and Saco various homes.
major highways were flooded, traffic had
to be diverted about 55000 Californians
were left without power and more than 9000
were under evacuation orders . not
just humans but even animals are facing
difficulties. as ranchers are finding it
hard to reach their cattle so this air
dropped hay to cuttles funded due to
snowy conditions.
experts say up to nine inches of rain
were expected in some parts of the state
with several feet of heavy wet snow
falling over mountains. where huge snow
park has already built up over the
months emergency crews meanwhile
preparing for the possibility of any
dangerous situation.
Public Information Officer said as,
we have activated our EOC our Emergency
Operations Center , so we are poised and
readily coordinating with all of our
partner agencies, local state federal
agencies to make sure that we’re able to
quickly and efficiently respond to
anything that occurs.
this is the latest of 10 such storms
that have hit California since last two
months . back to back winter storms have
left at least 14 people dead. officials
are urging residents to take precaution
and stay at home to prevent more
casualties.
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