Rain storm batters L.A., threatening mudslides as residents return after wildfires

A major rainstorm sweeping through the Los Angeles area is threatening Southern California's recovery from this month's devastating wildfires, creating dangerous conditions that could include debris flows and mudslides. NBC News' Steve Patterson has the latest.

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[xy]

Let's be thankful that it finally rained in LA!

[RosieMedina-ek]

We need this it's a Way to Clean the air. .

[moonshine]

Be grateful for the showers of blessings😢😢😢

[opwave]

A hill or cliffside community without proper infrastructure, fire breaks, or erosion control is the fault of both developers and local government.

[annaflanigan]

This happens every time. First the fire, then the mud.

[chrismesa]

Those poor folks can’t win for lose. 😢

[katiesioux]

Stop building on the hills
The erosion is only going to get worse so rebuilding there should earn you zero sympathy in the future!!!

[lindatallon]

Its no longer cool to live glory days are

[jtjvvlr]

That’s one poorly designed fire station that a little water floods it!

[Chumariew]

Thank you God for the rain thank you for answering our prayers ❤🙏 hallelujah amen 🙏

[carolyndaniels]

Compassion for Los Angeles Americans 🇺🇸🙏🏾.

[benjaminleme]

As if someone is in control of fire and rain.

[emmapeel]

this is a cycle. it's not new or abnormal. yet the people & their Govt will do same thing over & over. build on unstable land.

[SlinkyDaymaker]

Should be collecting that rain for fire fighting [From Australia]

[Lance_p]

Smh maybe houses shouldn’t be build out there but u can’t tell rich ppl nothing

[tahsheq_hoque]

Ah! So it finally rains in Southern California, Thank God !

[seeharvester]

Well, they need the rain though. Fill up your reservoirs while you have the chance.

[DawnSilverStone]

Wanna know something I was praying and asking the lord to make it rain in LA to relieve them of these horrific fires but… THIS AINT WHAT I MEANT LORD😩but thank you Jesus for the rain and answering my prayer!

[hannahdrum]

First, too much fire, now too much water!

[williamdavis]

The timing of the rains is unbelievable.