Northern California hit by the strongest flood in 20 years: there are casualties

Severe flood in Northern California

According to Главком: Northern California has experienced the strongest flood in the last 20 years, leading to serious consequences including the flooding of roadways, blocking of vehicles, and human casualties. The main impact of the disaster was felt in Marin County, where a 24-kilometer stretch between Sausalito and San Rafael became submerged. Water levels on the roads reached over a meter, complicating movement and creating dangerous conditions.

Additionally, landslides have been reported in Santa Barbara County, further exacerbating the situation. As a result of the storm, a man lost his life, underscoring the seriousness of the natural disaster. The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings in the San Francisco area, urging residents to be cautious and adhere to rescue service recommendations.

Situation in other regions of the world

This natural event is accompanied by so-called 'King Tides', which, according to expert Michael Dobbin, have reached the highest levels in the last 20 years. It's important to note that similar weather disasters are not occurring only in California.

• Serious consequences of natural phenomena are also being recorded in other regions of the world; in Sri Lanka, at least 193 people have died due to weather-related disasters.
• In the Philippines, over 900,000 people have been evacuated due to Super Typhoon 'Fung-wong'.

The situation in Northern California remains tense, and rescue services are working to mitigate the effects of the flood and ensure the safety of residents in the region.

This flood highlights the increasing vulnerability of regions to extreme weather events, possibly linked to climate change.

While California faces unprecedented weather conditions, other countries are also adapting to new challenges posed by natural disasters. The importance of preparedness and response to such disasters is becoming evident to governments and residents in all regions of the world.