Millions expected more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as Tropical Storm Hilary weakened to a post-tropical storm.
, with 1.82 inches, the National Weather Service said in a post on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter.
The Palm Springs Police Department said in a statement Sunday that 911 lines were down and that in the event of an emergency to text 911 or reach out to the nearest police or fire station. The storm was projected to weaken as it continued moving northward over California and into Nevada, but Richard Pasch, a hurricane specialist with the National Hurricane Center, said "very heavy" rain and strong winds are still likely.
Mexican army troops fanned out across the area where some of the worst damage occurred Saturday. Soldiers used bulldozers and dump trucks to help clear tons of boulders and earth that clogged streets and roads. Power lines were toppled in many places, and emergency personnel worked to restore electricity.
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