{
  "id": 13328127,
  "title": "Powerful waves lash California’s coast as storm threatens more damage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/powerful-waves-lash-californias-coast-as-storm-threatens-more-damage",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T04:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/10/powerful-waves-lash-california-coast-as-storm-threatens-more-damage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Powerful waves battered California's southern coast on Friday, causing extensive damage and prompting residents to prepare for more destruction from Tropical Storm Rachel. The storm, currently a tropical storm, is set to make an unprecedented landfall near the border between California and Mexico early Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Strong winds and heavy rains are expected to exacerbate the situation, potentially leading to more coastal flooding and structural damage. The storm's impact was already evident in Long Beach, where sections of the boardwalk collapsed under the force of the waves, and several homes sustained serious damage. Authorities warn that high tides reaching over 2.1 meters will be common each morning, increasing the risk of flooding. Residents have been advised to take precautions, with sandbags already distributed in vulnerable areas. Tropical Storm Rachel, though weakened from hurricane status, still poses significant threats, including flooding and hazardous wind conditions. This year's Pacific hurricane season has been unusually active, driven by the potent El Nino pattern. Scientists attribute the increased intensity of El Nino to climate change, which amplifies the phenomenon's effects due to warmer ocean temperatures and increased moisture in the atmosphere. The combination of a powerful storm, an El Nino-related sea-level surge, and other contributing factors creates a dangerous and complex situation along California's coast, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on coastal communities.",
  "summary": "Tropical Storm Rachel is forecast to make landfall near the California-Mexico border on Sunday, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding.",
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        "title": "Powerful waves lash California’s coast as storm threatens more damage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/powerful-waves-lash-californias-coast-as-storm-threatens-more-damage-13333798",
        "published": "2026-10-10T04:06:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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