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String of brutal atmospheric rivers imperils a California already weakened by drought

Por: Los Angeles Times Nation January 04, 2023

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A successive series of powerful atmospheric river storms poses a growing threat to California as the ground becomes more saturated, river levels rise and heavy winds threaten the power infrastructure. This week’s storms are expected to dump intense levels of rain in a fairly short period of time. The greatest potential for disaster is in Northern California, which has already been battered by several destructive storms — including one this... + full article



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