Biden declares state of emergency for California as severe rains slam snow-hit state

 (Independent)
(Independent)

President Joe Biden has approved a state of emergency and ordered federal assistance to support California after a massive storm slammed into the state on Friday.

The huge atmospheric river is tipping excessive amounts of rain onto the state, bringing risk of widespread flash flooding and rapid runoff including in areas still buried under heavy snow.

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