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At least three killed as historic storm sweeps California leaving up to $11bn trail of damage

Source: AP

At least three people have died in California as the second of two atmospheric river storms blasted the state, leaving a trail of destruction estimated to be worth up to $11bn.

The extreme weather and record rainfall turned hillsides into cascading mudflows, leaving many displaced and hundreds of thousands without power.

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in eight counties in Southern California, affecting around 20 million people.

Major cities including and experienced unprecedented levels of rain, and gusts that forced the National Weather

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