Life-threatening flooding to hit California as torrential rain continues

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Tragically, the storm has already claimed one life in Sacramento Valley, where fierce winds toppled a tree onto a man on Sunday.Reuters..

A dangerous storm system is sweeping across California, threatening millions with life-threatening flooding as torrential rain inundates the state...

Los Angeles and its surrounding areas are bracing for what could be half a year's worth of rain in a single day, as relentless "atmospheric rivers" drench swathes of California with rain, wind, and snow...

The Weather Prediction Service has issued a level four warning for rainfall in parts of southern California, emphasizing the "life-threatening" risk of flash flooding and mudslides...

As the storm rages on, with more rain and snow forecasted in the coming days, the safety and well-being of Californians remain a top priority amidst this relentless onslaught of nature's fury...

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