"California Braces for Series of Powerful Storms, Heightening Landslide and Flooding Concerns"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
Southern California is bracing for another major storm that could exacerbate the risk of mudslides and flooding in areas already saturated with record rainfall. Vulnerable regions include Malibu, Hollywood Hills, and coastal south Orange County, where recent landslides have damaged homes and infrastructure. The upcoming storm could bring significant flooding, mudslides, and coastal erosion, prompting city officials to take precautionary measures such as shutting down a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway. Residents in at-risk areas are concerned about the potential for further damage, while experts emphasize the heightened risk of landslides due to the already saturated ground and weakened hillsides.