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A devastating Christmas storm has brought California’s southern regions to a standstill, displacing over 1.6 million people and leaving thousands without power. According to foreign media reports, the sudden and intense rainfall has created a severe flood situation in the region, with stormwaters invading various areas. Hundreds of people have been relocated to safe zones, while numerous vehicles have been submerged in water, with some even being recovered using helicopters. The California Fire Department has confirmed that over 37,000 acres of land and more than 10,000 homes were destroyed by the wildfires, resulting in at least 30 fatalities and thousands of displaced individuals.
As Christmas celebrations were underway, the power outage affected more than 1.6 million utility customers. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid any travel. In a separate development, the National Weather Service has forecasted heavy rainfall of up to 8 inches in the Los Angeles area and other regions over the next four days, exacerbating the already dire situation.
In other news, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he will meet with US President Biden in Florida to discuss the ongoing conflict. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Sunday. In a separate incident, a UN peacekeeper was injured in an Israeli shooting incident in Lebanon.
In a heartwarming display of interfaith harmony, a 75-year-old Sikh woman in Punjab’s Fategarh Sahib district donated her land for the construction of a mosque, while several Sikh and Hindu families have contributed financially to the project. The project is seen as a symbol of communal harmony in the region.
In a related development, the Ukrainian President has stated that he will meet with the US President to discuss the war’s end. In another incident, a UN peacekeeper was injured in an Israeli shooting in Lebanon.
In Pakistan, the federal government has banned Adil Farooq Raees under the Anti-Terrorism Act. In a separate incident, a 23-year-old individual, Anayya, who underwent a sex change surgery last year, announced her new name on social media.
In a study conducted by Cambridge University, researchers found that staying indoors can lead to decreased serotonin levels and increased aggressive behavior. Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has referred to actor Salman Khan as the “Tiger” and “Superhuman.” In a separate development, actor Suniel Shetty has revealed that he turned down a 40 crore rupee offer.
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