Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will have to leave California city, know the reason
California Weather: There is a flurry of storms in California. Already 12 people have died due to this. Meanwhile Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have been asked to leave the California city.
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have been asked to leave the California city. Firefighters have warned that landslides can also damage luxury homes. Up to eight inches (20 cm) of rain is expected in Montecito in 24 hours. It has been raining in the hills for several weeks already. Emergency officials in the city, 90 minutes from Los Angeles, said everyone living in the area should evacuate.
Appeal to people to leave the area
Let us tell you that many celebrities related to American entertainment like Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Aniston live in this city. The fire department's website said, "Leave this area now! Conditions can change quickly here. Please heed the emergency alert." Breathtaking properties worth millions of dollars are scattered throughout the California countryside. It is situated at the foot of a mountain range, which was completely destroyed by fire five years ago.
Above average rainfall
Without trees and shrubs now rain can cause soil erosion and landslides. "Over 12 to 20 inches of rain has fallen in Montecito in the last 30 days. This is more than our annual average of 17 inches," tweeted the Montecito Fire Department.
12 people have died
Montecito has been ordered to evacuate as a series of storms hit California. Already 12 people have died due to this. Flood warnings have already been issued for a large part of the Golden State.
Can become a dangerous situation
The National Weather Service reported that heavy rain and heavy mountain snow could affect California. Coastal areas of central California could receive up to five inches (13 cm) of rain throughout Monday. It will rain in the southern region of the state. The Sierra Nevada mountains can be covered by up to six feet (1.8 m) of snow, creating dangerous conditions. There was no electricity in more than one lakh houses on Monday.
Impact of climate change
Scientists say that this is the effect of human-caused climate change. This is happening because of the uncontrolled use of fossil fuels. This has supercharged climate change, with dry areas getting drier and watering areas getting more rain.