Los Angeles Faces Risk of Mudslides With Arrival of Rain

Rain aids firefighters in Los Angeles wildfires, sends ash and mud flowing through streets
More than an inch of rain fell in many areas, loosening Los Angeles hillsides burned bare by the recent blaze near the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Los Angeles Faces Risk of Mudslides With the Arrival of Rain
The wet weather will bring relief to Southern California after a prolonged period of dryness, but there’s concern that any bursts of heavy rainfall could cause flooding.
Los Angeles County firefighters welcome rain as new threat looms
Rain was falling across Southern California on Sunday, bringing some relief to thousands of firefighters who have been battling multiple major wildfires in the LA area.
Floods, landslides are risks as fire-scarred Los Angeles girds for rain
There is a 10% to 20% chance of flash flooding and landslides in some recently burned areas of Los Angeles County, forecasters say, including the Palisades and Eaton fire areas.
See weekend rain totals in Los Angeles County
A storm that brought the first significant rain of the season to Southern California is moving out of the region. See that rainfall totals it left behind.
Flood Watch Begins in Los Angeles Wildfire Areas as Forecasters Boost Projections for Rain
A flash-flood watch went into effect at 10 a.m. Sunday that includes fire-scarred areas of Souther California, with forecasters boosting their predictions for rainfall that carry the risk of significant flash flooding and debris.
Rain helps Los Angeles wildfires, risks mudslides
The weather provided relief for crews working to contain wildfires, though rain over a burn area ups the chances of flooding and mudslides
Los Angeles wildfires timeline: How the deadly blazes unfolded
Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities
From Fires To Floods: Double Disaster In Los Angeles
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis, highlights the compounding disasters facing Los Angeles. Following weeks of wildfires that destroyed vegetation critical for stabilizing soil, heavy rainstorms are causing devastating mudslides.
Much-needed rain in Los Angeles triggers mudslides, debris wildfire-ravaged areas
The return of the rain in Los Angeles has triggered Flash Flood Warnings, mudslides and debris flows in burn-scar areas, forcing officials to close roads and schools in the region.
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