Storm hit california is bracing for what experts call the final battering of heavy rain and snow. Weather services in the country have alerted the residents to prepare for more floods and mudslides.
The extreme weather conditions prevailing for the past few days in California have claimed at least 19 lives so far. The latest burst of precipitation is expected to pour two to four inches of rain in the state.
Relief and rescue operations are underway. President Joe Biden on Saturday approved moved California's request for a disaster declaration, making federal funding available to assist recovery efforts here.
Since the 26 December, the Golden State has been founded by a string of so called atmospheric rivers. These are storms akin to rivers in the sky that carry moisture from the earth's, tropics to higher latitudes, dumping massive amounts of rain.
Authorities say almost 22 to 25 trillion gallons of water had fallen in the past 16 to 17 days. They attributed to what they call an unprecedented stacking of these atmospheric rivers. California governor urged residents to remain vigilant as even moderate amounts of rain could now cause flooding and mudslides due to the ground being so saturated.
