.FOR CALIFORNIANS it believed that recognition. Last year a parade of hurricanes, fed by atmospheric rivers, gotten rid of at least 21 people as well as resulted in virtually $5bn-worth of damages all over the condition. On February fourth this year the very same type of storm again created chaos. Hurricane-strength winds buffeted the central shore near Large Sur. In Los Angeles personalities were actually soaked as they got to the Grammy awards' red carpet. Residences in the Hollywood Hillsides were actually dealt with in mud. At the very least 3 individuals have actually passed away. What are climatic rivers, and are they a risk beyond California?