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Bomb Cyclone to unleash 8 trillion gallons of water on California: What is it?
1 month, 1 week ago

Bomb Cyclone to unleash 8 trillion gallons of water on California: What is it?

India Today  

A colossal weather phenomenon known as a "bomb cyclone" is set to erupt off the US West Coast, bringing with it a barrage of extreme conditions that threaten to wreak havoc across multiple states. A massive "bomb cyclone" is set to explode off the U.S. West Coast with hurricane force winds, flooding rains, and enormous mountain snow from Category 5 …

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The Times’ complete guide to storm safety preparedness
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The Times’ complete guide to storm safety preparedness

LA Times  

It’s happening again: Back-to-back storms are threatening to inundate California, with howling winds, heavy rain and snow arriving in northwestern California early Wednesday. Residents across the state could face dangerous conditions for the next week, forecasters say. The parade of potential horribles includes widespread flooding, treacherous road conditions in the mountains and power outages, depending on how big a punch …

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California ends some water limits after storms ease drought
1 year, 9 months ago

California ends some water limits after storms ease drought

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Gavin Newsom ended some of the state's water restrictions …

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On eve of storms, California water authorities boost State Water Project allocation to 35%
1 year, 10 months ago

On eve of storms, California water authorities boost State Water Project allocation to 35%

LA Times  

A section of the California Aqueduct in Palmdale. The Department of Water Resources said it now expects to deliver 35% of requested water supplies — up from the 30% announced last month — via the State Water Project. “Careful planning and the use of advanced forecasting tools will enable the department to balance the needs of our communities, agriculture and …

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California storms feed systems set up to capture rainwater
1 year, 11 months ago

California storms feed systems set up to capture rainwater

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — As Californians tally the damage from recent storms, some are taking stock of the rainwater captured by cisterns, catches, wells and underground basins — many built in recent years to provide relief to a state locked in decades of drought. Pestrella, the county’s public works chief, said the stormwater captured over the past few weeks could be …

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Last in series of deadly California storms dumps 50 inches of snow in just three days
1 year, 11 months ago

Last in series of deadly California storms dumps 50 inches of snow in just three days

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The last in a three-week series of major winter storms was churning through California on …

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Nineteen dead as California storm chaos continues
1 year, 11 months ago

Nineteen dead as California storm chaos continues

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We aren’t out of the woods yet,” California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Nancy Ward said during a …

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Will California’s extreme storms offset its years-long drought?
1 year, 11 months ago

Will California’s extreme storms offset its years-long drought?

Al Jazeera  

The US state has been hit by heavy rain and flooding, but experts warn it may not be enough to counteract climate change. Located on the West Coast of the United States, California — the country’s most populous state — has experienced a devastating, multiyear drought that has depleted reservoirs, forced officials to plead with residents to conserve water and …

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Storms keep pummeling California, causing widespread flooding and evacuations
1 year, 11 months ago

Storms keep pummeling California, causing widespread flooding and evacuations

NPR  

Storms keep pummeling California, causing widespread flooding and evacuations In Southern California, flooding shut down a major highway in Ventura County, and more rain is expected. FADEL: NPR's Nathan Rott is in one of the affected areas, in Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles. FADEL: OK. ROTT: There's been widespread flooding along some parts of the coast. Mike Anderson, the …

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