Sun., Aug. 20: A car is partially submerged in floodwaters as Tropical Storm Hilary moves through the area in Cathedral City, California. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images In Southern California, millions of people are experiencing the effects of Hurricane Hilary, which has been downgraded to
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California's system to defend against mudslides is being put to the ultimate test
Rocks and vegetation cover Highway 70 following a landslide in the Dixie Fire zone on Oct. 24, 2021, in Plumas County, Calif. Noah Berger/AP hide caption toggle caption Noah Berger/AP Rocks and vegetation cover Highway 70 following a landslide in the Dixie Fire zone on Oct. 24, 2021, in Plumas
Brazil mudslides kill greater than 90, with dozens nonetheless lacking
An aerial view reveals a neighborhood affected by landslides in Petropolis, Brazil, on Wednesday. Silvia Izquierdo/AP disguise caption toggle caption Silvia Izquierdo/AP An aerial view reveals a neighborhood affected by landslides in Petropolis, Brazil, on Wednesday. Silvia Izquierdo/AP PETROPOLIS, Brazil — Rio de Janeiro state’s authorities has confirmed 94 deaths