California Coastal Homes Damaged by Waves and Flooding

· Climate · United States · Mexico

Southern California coastal communities are picking up the pieces after a weekend of extreme weather brought flooding that overtook city streets and intense waves that battered beachside homes. A boardwalk was destroyed in Long Beach and homes were damaged, while Baja California in Mexico and Las Vegas were also affected by the remnants of a storm.

Why it matters：The damage highlights the rising cost of extreme weather on densely populated coastlines.

Key points

  • A boardwalk was destroyed in Long Beach.
  • Homes were damaged along the Southern California coast.
  • Baja California and Las Vegas were also affected.

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