NewsFeedA powerful winter storm has unleashed torrential rain across Southern California, triggering flash flooding and mudflows and prompting evacuation orders in high-risk areas. Authorities have declared a state of emergency in six counties, including Los Angeles and San Diego, and warn dangerous conditions could continue through Christmas Day.Published On 25 Dec 2025
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NSR-2025-1225-4238News Report·EN·Environmental
Atmospheric river storm causes flooding across Southern California
A powerful atmospheric river storm caused widespread flooding and mudflows across Southern California on December 25, 2025. The torrential rain prompted evacuation orders in high-risk areas due to dangerous conditions.
Al JazeeraFiled 2025-12-25 · 13:19 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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A powerful atmospheric river storm caused widespread flooding and mudflows across Southern California on December 25, 2025. The torrential rain prompted evacuation orders in high-risk areas due to dangerous conditions. Authorities declared a state of emergency in six counties, including Los Angeles and San Diego, in response to the severe weather. The storm's impact is attributed to an atmospheric river, bringing intense rainfall to the region. Residents are warned that hazardous conditions may persist throughout Christmas Day.
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Authorities have declared a state of emergency in six counties, including Los Angeles and San Diego.
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Evacuation orders have been issued in high-risk areas.
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A powerful winter storm has unleashed torrential rain across Southern California.
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Dangerous conditions could continue through Christmas Day.
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