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- A slow-moving rainstorm hit Southern California, delivering up to one inch of rain in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties and up to three inches in nearby mountains, with potential mudslide risks in burn-scarred areas.
- The National Weather Service reported a 10-20% chance of mudslides in Los Angeles County burn scars, with a lower 5-10% risk outside the county.
- The region, suffering from the driest start to a rainy season, welcomed the rain to reduce fire risks, as prior drought conditions had fueled wildfires that displaced over 100,000 people.
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Southern California experienced a much-needed rainstorm, bringing relief from a prolonged dry spell yet posing the threat of mudslides in areas affected by recent wildfires. The storm, which began Saturday evening in Ventura County, brought up to one inch of rain to Los Angeles and Ventura counties with the possibility of three inches in the mountains. Los Angeles County burn scars faced a 10-20% chance of mudslides, with lesser risks outside the county. Following a harsh drought and devastating wildfires that displaced over 100,000 residents, the rain was a welcome development, potentially reducing fire risks and aiding parched vegetation. However, the saturated, charred soil in burn scars heightened mudslide concerns, prompting residents to prepare by gathering supplies and using sandbags for protection.
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