Flooded area with wildfire smoke in the background during stormy weather in California

California Prepares for Winter of Floods, Fires, and Extreme Storms Amid El Niño

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California is preparing for a winter marked by simultaneous floods, fires, and extreme storms due to the strongest recorded El Niño. This comes as the state continues to face wildfire and heat risks, compounded by budget cuts that have weakened disaster response agencies.

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