Christmas Chaos: California's Rainy Season Brings Floods and Evacuations

California's holiday season is getting a lot of rain. This is causing big problems. Heavy rains have been hitting Southern California since the weekend. They are not stopping soon. The National Weather Service says parts of the region could see dangerous flooding. Los Angeles and nearby areas are getting a lot of rain. Some places could get up to 2. 5 inches. This is a lot for one day. The rain is coming from big weather systems called atmospheric rivers. These rivers in the sky bring lots of moisture. They can cause serious issues.The rain is making things worse in areas that had wildfires. The ground is already damaged. It can't absorb much water. This means mudslides and debris flows are more likely. Many people had to leave their homes on Christmas Eve. They went to evacuation centers. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency. This includes counties like Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Bernardino. Even a child got hurt in San Bernardino. The rain is also affecting ski resorts. Wrightwood, a small town, got up to 10 inches of rain. This is a lot for a ski town. The rain is disrupting people's lives. It's also affecting businesses. Ski resorts are dealing with debris flows. This is not good for their peak season. The rain is expected to continue. People need to stay safe and follow warnings.