Storm and earthquake forced California residents to climb trees (23 photos)

Southern California hit by the first in 84 years tropical storm. In addition, there was an earthquake in the state magnitude 5.1, followed by a series of aftershocks up to magnitude 4 points. In just a few hours, almost half of the rain fell in the region. average annual rainfall.





A tropical storm hit Southern California last Sunday, followed by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake.



Hilary was the first tropical storm in the Golden State since 1939.

"As soon as the path of Tropical Storm Hilary became known, my administration immediately took steps to prepare: prepared supplies, planned operational response and search and rescue work," President Biden said.



Mexico was the first to take the brunt of the elements. At least one person became a victim of "Hilary" in the Mexican city of Santa Rosalia.





In just a few hours, almost half of the average annual rainfall fell in the region.





California residents warned of possible flooding on Saturday night



The National Weather Service recommended drivers in Los Angeles and Ventura to refrain from traveling due to "heavy rain and flooding of roads." About 5 cm fell out in 2 hours precipitation is almost half of the annual norm.



California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency. position and called the shower the heaviest on record in the history of observations in Palm Springs.

The maximum wind speed reached 100 km/h on Sunday, according to the Associated Press.

Fleeing from landslides and floods, Californians climbed trees





There were those who ignored the warnings