FTV news/comprehensive report
Affected by atmospheric rivers, the storm swept across the northern and central parts of California, causing two deaths so far, and tens of thousands of people were asked to evacuate. In some areas, the rainfall exceeded 300 millimeters, and many rivers in the area were flooded. Paja, Monterey County As a result, the Luohe River broke its embankment. Seeing landslides, flooding on both sides, and the authorities dispatching militiamen to rescue, the Biden administration also declared a state of emergency in California and federal support for disaster relief.
Californians were dumbfounded when a torrent suddenly appeared in front of their house.
Californian: “It’s unimaginable that you told me this was going to happen, Californian, I just can’t believe it never happened.”
California encountered the tenth atmospheric river this winter, with 25 times more water flowing in the air than the Mississippi River. Waiting for rescue on the tall and flooded bridge.
CNN reporter: “The flooding is because the upstream Pahalo River broke its embankment at midnight, and all the water flowed everywhere and rushed here and flooded everywhere.”
The homeland instantly became a vast ocean, and the roads that were not flooded were heartbroken. The constant natural disasters made the people very tired.
Californians: “We can’t live like this, so how can we live like this.”
Flash floods broke through roads and bridges, causing landslides. Dozens of counties in California collectively ordered evacuations, but some people were still unable to escape and were trapped. Firefighters were exhausted and the National Guard dispatched rescue efforts.
Fresno County Sheriff: “Don’t let yourself need to be rescued, Fresno County Sheriff, don’t make trouble. We have a lot of rescuers out there.”
The National Guard rescued 56 people in one day in Monterey County alone. The authorities called on the public to evacuate as soon as possible and hesitate for a while. When the road is cut off, they will not be able to leave if they want to, because the flood will only get bigger and the blizzard in the mountains is melting.
Santa Cruz County Emergency Disaster Response Officer: “Our road restorers and construction crews worked through the night, but we have rebuilt a one-way street for easy access for the community.”
In addition to rushing to repair access roads, the authorities also rushed to repair the river embankment on the 11th, because there are still large rivers coming, and the flood warning has also been extended to San Diego, near the US-Mexico border, with 15 million people under threat.
More FTV News Reports
Stop riding!Comparison photos of female elephant carrying passengers for 25 years with “full spine deformation” exposed
Atmospheric rivers flood north-central California, Biden declares emergency
Demonstrations broke out in Prague, thousands of people protested against the government’s “high inflation leads to poverty”