Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas

BBC Science Monday 12 October 2026, 16:12 UTC 1 min read

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Large waves from the post-tropical cyclone battered homes in Southern California, and also brought flooding to parts of Las Vegas.

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