Overview

• Heavy rainfall in Los Angeles has caused significant flooding and mudslides, particularly in areas previously affected by wildfires.
• Evacuation orders were issued for several neighborhoods, including Pacific Palisades, due to heightened risks in fire-damaged regions.
• A mudslide in Malibu pushed a firetruck into the ocean; the driver escaped with minor injuries and was hospitalized.
• The wildfires in January destroyed over 16,200 buildings and claimed 29 lives, leaving the landscape highly vulnerable to erosion and landslides.
• Although the storm has passed, authorities warn that the risk of landslides remains high in the coming days.