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Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas

Monday 12 October17:12 · 4h agoAI summary
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Post-tropical Cyclone Rachel sent large waves into Southern California, leaving some homes at risk of collapse. It also caused flash flooding in Las Vegas, where water was knee-deep in places.

01Summary

  1. 01Large waves from Post-Tropical Cyclone Rachel battered homes across Southern California over the weekend.
  2. 02Some properties were left at risk of collapse after the coastal damage.
  3. 03Rachel also brought flash flooding to Las Vegas near the Strip.
  4. 04Water was knee-deep in some places in Las Vegas.

02Why it matters

The storm caused damage to homes and dangerous flooding in two populated areas, affecting property and travel conditions. Readers in the region may face disruption from similar coastal and flash-flood risks.

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