In recent days, the West Coast of the United States has experienced extreme weather.
This series of weather phenomena is called "Pineapple Express" . Strong warm and humid airflow brings heavy rainfall, and in severe cases, causes natural disasters such as floods and mudslides.
The impact of Pineapple Express will probably rank among the top three in the past 150 years.
(Rainy San Francisco)
The storm has brought heavy downpours across California on Monday, flooding some roads, triggering more than 120 mudslides and damaging at least 25 buildings.
(Someone was walking his dog along the Los Angeles river, the water level was frighteningly high)
In just 24 hours, more than 1 foot (30.48 centimeters) of rain fell. The heavy rain quickly filled the calm river with water, and many places were on the verge of bursting their banks. The storm is not expected to weaken until later this week.
(Comparison of the Los Angeles River before and after the storm)
Several counties are already under a state of emergency, affecting approximately 2 million people.
Currently, at least three people have died due to this storm, two of whom were killed by large trees blown down by the wind.
In the past two days, emergency service departments across California have been extremely busy, and dangerous situations are everywhere waiting for their rescue.
There are also some videos or photos circulating on the Internet, which make people sweat for them.
(Rescuers rescued three trapped people from the car)
For example, in Los Angeles, the mayor issued an emergency declaration due to flooding on Monday afternoon, reminding people to drive and travel carefully.
"Be safe and stay off the road."
"Don't leave home unless absolutely necessary!"
(There is standing water on the streets of Los Angeles)
The storm caused the water level in Los Angeles to rise rapidly, and the river was rolling with mud-like water.
(now the Los Angeles River)
The water level was about to overflow the embankment. It looked very dangerous. Rescuers had to patrol the river to prevent danger, and the rapids rescue team was also ready.
(Los Angeles River rolling with mud)
However, there are still dangers on the Los Angeles River.
A man risked jumping into the water to save his dog and was trapped by the rapids.
(The man was in danger while rescuing his dog, the fire brigade was dispatched)
The Los Angeles Fire Department sent a helicopter to the rescue and used a rope to lift the man out of the rapids. It was very thrilling.
(Man was rescued by helicopter)
In the end, the man was successfully rescued and sent to a safe area, and then to the hospital. His dog also swam ashore safely.
(Man's dog is safe, too)
And since the storm began, the Los Angeles Police Department has received dozens of reports of traffic accidents, many more than usual, resulting in some injuries.
(A car drives through a flooded road)
Across California, rescue teams have reportedly rescued dozens of people in distress, most while trying to drive through flooded streets. , trapped in his car by rising floodwaters.
(A man who was not trapped in the flood stood on the roof of the car asking for help)
Rescuers had to wade through the water to check the car in the flood to confirm whether there was anyone in the car.
(Rescuers check vehicles)
In addition to the threat to personal safety, the storm has countless impacts on property safety and living order.
(A section of Highway 405 was closed due to a landslide)
For example, strong winds and heavy rain knocked down some trees, causing damage to cars and homes.
(Cars and houses crushed by trees)
Some residents had to take matters into their own hands to clean up the streets near their homes.
(A Los Angeles man braved the rain to help clean up rubbish from a mudslide at his parents' home)
Flooding caused power outages to 250,000 homes and businesses in California, and some areas issued evacuation orders to residents.
(Firefighters rescued a woman who lost her home from the flood)
Some people’s homes were flooded and they had to evacuate to safe areas, but they became homeless as a result. Set up camp on a slope or on a small island covered with shrubs.
The slums of Los Angeles, originally one of the places with the largest number of homeless people in the United States, were even more miserable in the heavy rain.
(Slums of Los Angeles)
In the coastal city of Santa Monica, the main street, California Avenue, was temporarily closed.
(Police closed the road)
Tourists braved the rain to visit.
(Tourists looking at the beach in the rain)
There are also tourists who persist in taking photos despite the misty and rainy weather.
(Tourists in Santa Monica taking photos)
Also affected by the flood are upscale communities in Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Montecito and other places .
Many luxury homes are built on hillsides, so they are also the places most severely affected by landslides.
(Beverly Hills)
Beverly Hills resident Jeb Johnnin said he was driving home after the Grammy Awards on Monday when he happened to see a neighbor's SUV following his car. back.
After the driver asked his neighbor to get off the car at his house, he continued to drive down the mountain, and the mud chased the car.
Johanning said that there were cars in his neighborhood that were half buried in mud and rubble.
He also saw three cracks appearing on the hillside near his home, with mud and water pouring out "like an avalanche" along the hillside.
(Some cars parked on the roadside were buried)
Many celebrities live in these communities or own houses in these communities. Their luxury homes often cost hundreds of millions of dollars, and this time they are also on the line.
For example, early Monday morning, Los Angeles firefighters rescued 16 people from nine homes in Studio City.
(There are rocks and mud washed down by floods on the road in this neighborhood)
Storms and floods caused a lot of damage to this neighborhood.
(Car damaged by bricks)
Houses were damaged by mudslides.
(A home was damaged)
Movie star George Clooney owns a $2.2 million mansion in Studio City.
The previous owner of the house was Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks. In 1995, the house was bought by Clooney. He renovated the house from a single apartment to one suitable for a family of four. mansion.
(George Clooney and his wife and their mansion)
Also at risk is Harry and Meghan’s Montecito mansion, worth $14.65 million.
Yesterday, their community issued a flood warning for the next 28 hours.
(Harry and Meghan and their mansion)
Monday’s forecast said that nearby Santa Barbara County would also receive 5.1 inches (about 13 centimeters) of rain.
The county police department released a video. It can be seen that some roads there on Sunday had flowed into rivers and were filled with brown muddy water. This shows how serious the damage was in the area.
(Screenshot of video released by Santa Barbara County Police)
Malibu, a seaside city where star mansions are gathered, has also received a coastal flood warning. The National Weather Service reminds the public not to go into the sea and play in the water because it is now " Dangerous surfing conditions.”
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry lives in Malibu, where she has a 5,000-square-foot mansion worth $8.5 million, with ocean views from the bedrooms and an outdoor patio. Jacuzzi.
I guess her outdoor bathtub has been temporarily out of use in the past few days.
(Halle Berry sunbathing in an outdoor bathtub)
Singer Lady Gaga’s mansion is also in Malibu. In 2014, she spent $24 million to acquire this 6-acre property. The mansion is located on the top of a hill, overlooking the beach.
A landslide occurred in that area, and although sandbags were deployed as a precaution, there was still water and mud on some streets.
(Lady Gaga’s mansion)
In addition to the luxury homes of the above celebrities and celebrities, their celebrity neighbors have also been unable to feel at ease these days because their houses are not very safe.
Including Harry and Meghan's two "famous" neighbors Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres;
DiCaprio and Mel Gibson living in the Malibu neighborhood;
Calabasas near Malibu There are mansions owned by Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, mother and daughter;
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez also live in Beverly Hills.
(Celebrity mansions that may be affected by the storm)
Because Hollywood is in California, there are usually many tourists here to visit.
People who come to play in the past two days may be disappointed because it has been rainy weather.
They could only take pictures in front of the Chinese Theater in the rain under umbrellas.
(Tourists braved the rain to visit the Chinese Theater)
A family of tourists from Argentina wore disposable raincoats, shoe covers, and umbrellas as they visited the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
(A family of Argentinian tourists visited the Avenue of Stars in the rain)
At present, the impact of this storm is still continuing.
Flood warnings in the Los Angeles area will last until Tuesday afternoon local time in the United States;
San Diego County near Los Angeles will continue to rain tomorrow;
In some areas of Southern California, the rain will not stop temporarily.
(A man in San Francisco was hit by a falling palm tree and was taken away by an ambulance)
In the next few days, many Californians will still have to be on guard...
