California isytihar darurat siap sedia hadapi El Nino luar biasa

California has declared a state of emergency in preparation for an unprecedented and potentially severe El Nino season, according to Xinhua. The declaration is aimed at mobilizing state resources and accelerating preparations for possible winter storms, coastal flooding, and various other impacts, as reported by government officials.

The developing El Nino phenomenon has already set records, and weather forecasters anticipate it to intensify, possibly reaching the strongest ever recorded. As a result, state agencies have been instructed to protect vulnerable communities, prepare for road disruptions and critical infrastructure challenges, provide emergency supplies, and assist local agencies in minimizing risks related to flooding, landslides, and coastal hazards.

The El Nino, a naturally occurring climate pattern characterized by warmer-than-average ocean temperatures in the eastern tropical Pacific, can alter weather patterns and lead to a drier and more extreme winter in California, according to the governor's office. Consequently, the governor has urged Californians to register for emergency alerts and prepare relocation plans.