Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas
Large waves from the post-tropical cyclone battered homes in Southern California, and also brought flooding to parts of Las Vegas.
BBC News reports: Large waves from the post-tropical cyclone battered homes in Southern California, and also brought flooding to parts of Las Vegas.
This environment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Southern California, Las Vegas and Storm Rachel.
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- Southern California, Las Vegas, Storm Rachel
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