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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kelly Rissman

Palm Springs left completely cut off from rest of state by Tropical Storm Hilary flooding: ‘We’re stuck’

EPA

Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Palm Springs with over half of a year’s worth of rain in mere hours – and cut off the city’s emergency services.

California officials declared a local state of emergency due to “unprecedented rainfall and flooding of local roadways and at least one swift water rescue.” City officials also urged residents to stay home and to “avoid driving during these dangerous conditions.”

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