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How California's Deadly Floods Are Tied To The State's Ongoing Drought
How California's Deadly Floods Are Tied To The State's Ongoing Drought
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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Jan 11, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Destructive flooding caused by torrential rains has created a deadly disaster in California. The death toll rivals the worst wildfires and points to a common cause for both: drought. Brian Ferguson with California's Office of Emergency Services explains how a "weather whiplash" of dry years followed by heavy rain and snow can lead to dangerous outcomes. And NPR's Lauren Sommer reports on how officials are hoping to store more storm water as a way to prevent future floods and fight the ongoing drought. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Jan 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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