3 chapters across the catalog
California Mudslide Risks, Eastern US Winter Storm
While California faces the threat of mudslides following the devastating wildfires, the Eastern United States has been hit by an early winter storm. A tour bus crash in Mississippi caused by icy roads resulted in two deaths and dozens of injuries. The storm has brought freezing temperatures and sleet to the South, affecting 85 million people as the cold front moves toward the Northeast.
Ethiopian Cab Driver, Lake Travis Sliding Incident
Upon arriving in Austin, a cab driver from Ethiopia named Helul nearly ran out of gas and struggled with the GPS navigation to the travelers' residence. During a heavy rainstorm, the front-wheel-drive van began sliding backward on a steep hill near Lake Travis. The passenger had to exit the vehicle in the dark to direct the driver and prevent the van from sliding into the lake.
John C. Dvorak describes a leak in his window caused by a severe storm in Northern Silicon Valley. He complains about paying extra sewage and drainage charges on his utility bill due to the increased rainfall, characterizing the charges as a government scam.
