Southern California has declared a state of emergency after a series of atmospheric rivers brought record-breaking rainfall, causing floods, landslides, and widespread power outages. Over 200,000 people have been affected, and emergency shelters are being set up in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed the National Guard to assist in rescue operations. Meteorologists warn that climate change is intensifying such extreme weather patterns.
This development raises concerns for regions like Assam and northeast India, where similar topographies make them vulnerable to monsoon-triggered floods.