Flood-like conditions in California due to rain and storm; Many flights cancelled, people being evacuated from cities

Heavy rains and storms have caused flooding in California. Several cities in California have been heavily damaged by rain and storms. The rains have increased the water level of the rivers. At the same time, people are being evacuated from many cities. Many things have been affected by the rains and storms.

Many flights have been canceled due to this. Also, there has been a reduction in the power supply in the cities. The situation is such that California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency. 

According to information, the lives of lakhs of people have been affected by the heavy rains and storms. More than 76,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area and more than 19,000 people in coastal areas are without power because of the storm. Along with this, dozens of flights to different cities have been canceled and some schools have also been closed. 

Chance of heavy snow and rain

At the same time, in view of the situation, the governor has appealed to the people not to venture out. He has estimated that this situation can be quite frightening compared to the last five years.

According to information, there is a possibility of storm surge in northern California during the night. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts 3 to 6 inches of heavy rainfall with up to 3 feet of fresh snow in the Sierras. 

Heavy storm damage

Officials have warned that there is a possibility of flash floods due to heavy rains. The NWS said the storm is expected to disrupt power supply in several areas, including downed trees, damaged homes and downed power lines. Bad weather forced San Francisco's transit agency to suspend its cable car service until Thursday and hundreds of commercial flights were canceled at San Francisco International Airport.