The recent extreme weather events in Los Angeles, including record rainfall and widespread mudslides, have prompted residents to acknowledge a new reality of increasingly severe weather becoming the norm. The succession of storms, along with other extreme events in recent years, has led many to question whether such occurrences are now commonplace in the era of climate change. Despite warnings from officials, including evacuations and road closures, the relentless weather system has caused significant damage and disruptions across Southern California. The storm’s impact has been felt from the affluent neighborhoods of Bel Air to the canyons of Orange County, highlighting the vulnerability of both rich and poor communities to the devastation. While some residents have adapted to the severe weather conditions, others are left contemplating the uncertain future of climate-related disasters and their potential long-term consequences.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/06/us/los-angeles-storm-climate.html