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California Storms Claim Lives, Shatter Rain Records

11/17/2025

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California faced severe weekend weather with record rainfall and multiple fatalities.
Downtown Los Angeles recorded 2.57 inches of rain, beating the November record.
The National Weather Service issued flood advisories due to mudslide risk in wildfire areas, noting that climate change intensifies atmospheric rivers.
At least six deaths were reported, including a father who drowned saving his daughter.
Another storm is expected later this week.

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Story summary

California faced severe weekend weather with record rainfall and multiple fatalities.
Downtown Los Angeles recorded 2.57 inches of rain, beating the November record.
The National Weather Service issued flood advisories due to mudslide risk in wildfire areas, noting that climate change intensifies atmospheric rivers.
At least six deaths were reported, including a father who drowned saving his daughter.
Another storm is expected later this week.