17 Dead, Boy, 5, Missing as Major Atmospheric River Sweeps Across California

17 Dead, Boy, 5, Missing as Major Atmospheric River Sweeps Across California
A man wades through a flooded street in the Rio Del Mar neighborhood of Aptos, Calif., on Jan. 9, 2023. Nic Coury/AP Photo
Katabella Roberts
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A major atmospheric river that struck California has destroyed homes and killed 17 people, while a five-year-old boy is missing, according to officials.

The adverse weather event that began on Monday was the latest in a number of storms that began in December and has prompted evacuation orders and school closures amid flash flooding, strong winds, mudslides, and road closures.

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Katabella Roberts is a news writer for The Epoch Times, focusing primarily on the United States, world, and business news.
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