Torrential rains continue to wreak havoc in Southern California, causing mudslides and significant damage to homes as communities struggle to cope with the ongoing deluge. For the second consecutive day, the region is being drenched by heavy rainfall, saturating the soil and leading to dangerous mudflows. Multiple areas, including Beverly Crest, Beverly Glen, Studio City, Baldwin Hills, La Habra, and Sherman Oaks, have been affected by these destructive mudslides.

In the Beverly Crest neighborhood, a mudslide significantly damaged multiple homes on Monday morning. Firefighters swiftly responded to the incident in the 1900 block of Beverly Drive. They successfully assisted stranded residents from seven homes, including six adults and nine children, to evacuate safely. Out of the seven homes, six were damaged, and one remains under threat. The Department of Building and Safety was summoned to assess the extent of the damage and determine if any structures required red-tagging. Fortunately, no individuals were trapped in the incident.

Meanwhile, in Beverly Glen near Beverly Glen Boulevard and Caribou Lane, residents decided to evacuate their homes as they heard a loud rumbling sound in the middle of the night. A slope collapsed, leading to debris completely covering Caribou Lane. One home was nearly destroyed, and several others sustained extensive damage. The scene was described as chaotic, with rocks, plywood, and other muddy debris strewn across the area. Even a piano was washed out of a home and turned upside down on the street.

In Studio City, a mudslide caused significant damage to two homes in the 11900 block of Lockridge Road. As a precautionary measure, firefighters evacuated all nine homes on Lockridge, ensuring the safety of 16 residents and their pets. Two of the damaged homes were deemed uninhabitable and have been red-tagged.

In the Baldwin Hills neighborhood, Dion Peronneau had a terrifying experience when she woke up to the sound of cracking around 4 a.m. She saw a tree falling as a wall of mud slid towards her home. Despite her efforts to protect the house, the mud overwhelmed her backyard patio and crashed through a bedroom window. Peronneau, though shaken, has decided to stay in her home for now unless any structural damage is discovered.

La Habra also witnessed the destructive power of the torrential rains when a retaining wall collapsed in the 900 block of West Las Lomas Street, crushing several parked vehicles. The incident was reported in the evening, and four cars were left covered in mud and concrete.

Lastly, in Sherman Oaks, a mudslide partially buried at least one car on Longview Valley Road, with mud reaching almost the front of a nearby garage. The roadway was filled with mud, and rushing water further exacerbated the situation. Due to the widespread damage caused by the storm, residents in the area worked diligently to clear mud and create paths for rainwater to escape.

These devastating incidents are a direct result of the potent atmospheric river storm that continues to pummel the region. The National Weather Service issued flood watches and warnings for various areas, including the Los Angeles metro area, Ventura County, and the mountains of Riverside and San Bernardino counties, where rainfall totals of up to 14 inches were possible.

As the rains persist, communities in Southern California are bracing themselves for further potential damage. Residents are urged to stay updated on weather advisories and take necessary precautions to safeguard themselves and their properties from the ongoing deluge.