United States: Los Angeles Declares State of Emergency for Christmas Due to Torrential Rains and Major Flood Risks

"Widespread and sudden flooding is expected," warned meteorological services in their latest bulletin on Wednesday, stating that "lives and property are in serious danger."

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on X, Wednesday, December 24, that he has declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles and several other counties, primarily in the southern part of the state, due to torrential rains that raise concerns about dangerous flooding...