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Recent images taken from space have provided a glimpse of the extent of the damage caused by a rare tropical storm in southern California. The storm, named Tropical Storm Hilary, tore through the region, resulting in significant mudslides and infrastructure damage.

Fortunately, there have been no reported deaths or serious injuries so far. However, officials have emphasized that risks still remain, especially in the mountainous areas where hillsides saturated with rain could trigger more mudslides.

Crews have been working diligently to clear roads and buildings buried under the mud in various parts of the southwest affected by the storm. This is the first time in 84 years that such a storm has hit southern California before heading north towards the Rocky Mountains.

The National Hurricane Center in Miami has stated that while Tropical Storm Hilary has weakened as it moved towards the Rocky Mountains, there is still a threat of “continued life-threatening and locally catastrophic flooding” in certain areas.

Forecasters have warned of potential flooding in states further north, particularly in southeastern Oregon and the west-central mountains of Idaho. These regions also face the risk of thunderstorms and localized heavy rainfall on Tuesday.

Rescue operations have been underway in communities affected by the storm. In Cathedral City, near Palm Springs, rescue officials used bulldozers to reach a care home submerged in mud. They successfully evacuated 14 residents by scooping them up and carrying them to safety.

The aftermath of this rare tropical storm serves as a reminder of the destructive power of nature and the need for preparedness in vulnerable areas. Efforts continue to mitigate the risks and provide assistance to those affected by the storm.

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