I am an Assistant Editor and Severe Weather & Science Journalist at The Watchers, specializing in real-time severe weather coverage, geophysical event reporting, and research-driven scientific analysis. You can reach me at rishav(at)watchers(.)news.

  • Strong atmospheric river brings heavy rainfall and flooding across Southern California over Christmas

    ByRishav Kothari

    A major atmospheric river swept across Southern California from late December 24, 2025, into Christmas Day, December 25, triggering widespread flash floods, evacuations, debris flows, and power outages. Multiple counties including Los Angeles and Ventura were put under a State of Emergency. Rainfall totals reached 75–150 mm (3–6 inches) in coastal and valley areas, with up to 250 mm (10 inches) in higher terrain of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, prompting officials to urge residents to avoid travel.

  • Strong atmospheric river to bring heavy rain, snow, and flooding to California this week

    ByRishav Kothari

    A strong atmospheric river is forecast to impact California from December 23 to 27, 2025, bringing widespread heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and high-elevation snow. The system is expected to produce 250 to 500 mm (10–20 inches) of precipitation in parts of the Sierra Nevada and 150 to 300 mm (6–12 inches) in the Coast and Transverse Ranges. The National Weather Service has issued high-risk alerts for flash flooding across southern California and moderate winter storm impacts over the Sierra Nevada.