Atmospheric River Brings Flooding, Landslides, and Water Restriction Relief to Southern California

Crews are assessing the damage caused by the 11th atmospheric river to hit California this winter, which brought flooding, landslides, and toppled trees to the southern part of the state. The storm also brought drought-busting rainfall, which has meant the end of water restrictions for nearly 7 million people.

Southern California residents were hit by the storm on Wednesday, with some 27,000 people still under evacuation orders statewide. The storm has caused flooding of roadways and landslides, as well as toppled trees throughout the state.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s decision to lift water restrictions has brought relief to the state, which has been hit by a series of atmospheric rivers this winter. The restrictions, which included limiting outdoor watering to one day a week, were imposed in parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino. The district supplies water for 19 million people in six counties.

Crews are continuing to assess the damage caused by the storm, and are working to clean up before the next round of winter arrives in the coming days. The lifting of water restrictions has been a welcome relief for many, and it is hoped that the state will be able to recover from the damage caused by the storm.