In California declared a state of emergency due to the threat of severe storms

The Governor of the U.S. state of California Gavin Newsom announced the introduction of a state of emergency due to the threat of the start of record storms caused by the climate phenomenon El Niño. It's from sb.by.

According to TASS, a statement on the governor's website said:

“Due to the forecast of a record-breaking season of storms caused by El Niño, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency today (September 21 local time – TASS approx.)” This measure mobilizes the resources of the state before possible winter storms and other consequences begin.”.

American forecasters estimate that the probability of a strong El Niño phenomenon exceeds 90%, and the probability that the phenomenon will reach historical proportions is 75%.

The state will stockpile flood control, prepare roads and infrastructure, and put the National Guard on alert for rescue operations. Transportation collapse, flooded houses and farmland. Floods hit northern Vietnam