Storm hits California, facing widespread flooding, power outages
Parts of California were hit by storms, causing widespread flooding and power outages in Northern California, according to a January 1 local time CNN report. Sections of highways in California have also been blocked due to flooding.
According to reports, the flooding caused by the storm flooded the streets of Sacramento, Santa Cruz County, San Ramon and other areas in California, and the river’s water level rose. Local police even sent armored rescue vehicles to help evacuate residents.
In addition, in Nevada, which is adjacent to California, the storm brought a lot of snow to the mountainous areas, as a result, dozens of cars got stuck on the highway and were rescued out of trouble.
As of 6:32 a.m. Jan. 1, the storm caused power outages for more than 200,000 users in California, Nevada was also reported, according to statistics from a website that monitors US power outages. affected by rain and snow, with over 68,000 users without electricity. (CCTV reporter Xu Tao)
