A waterlogged California is bracing for yet another atmospheric river

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Another atmospheric river is expected to hit California as soon as Monday, threatening to make severe flooding in the state even worse.

An aerial view shows a man navigating floodwaters with his bicycle in the unincorporated community of Pajaro in California on March 11. Residents were forced to evacuate in the middle of the night after an atmospheric river surge broke the Pajaro Levee and sent flood waters flowing into the community.An aerial view shows a man navigating floodwaters with his bicycle in the unincorporated community of Pajaro in California on March 11.

Officials said at least two people died in recent severe weather in the state. A spokesperson for the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services said Sunday that the agency hasn't received any notification of fatalities from local officials for the current round of storms so far.

 

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You had 50+ years to build more reservoirs.

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Polar vortex and atmospheric weather ……….trying to scare people with terms you made up

In 2023 Cali should have better management. How can you go from drought to floods and back to drought so fast? Need to find new leadership who can better store rain deposits for long term use.

Don’t You Just Hate That Term……”atmospheric river “.

The cost of urban sprawl.

Too bad the mismanagement by their government squanders any chance to hold on to much of the excess water they are getting and so desperately need. I’m sure they’ll blame it on Republicans and large corporations. How long have dems run the state?

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