Episode
Scientists Warn This Year's El Niño Can Trigger Unprecedented Flooding
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- KQED's The California Report
- Published
- Sep 16, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 571
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- https://www.kqed.org/news/12099961/12099961-revision-v1
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Summary
Federal scientists now say it’s very likely that a strong El Niño will continue through the end of the year. The natural phenomenon is pushing a massive stretch of warm water toward California, and climate scientists worry that this process could trigger monumental flooding later this year. Reporter: Ezra David Romero, KQED California just became the first state in the nation to pass rules that require insurance companies to address smoke damage after major fires. Reporter: David Wagner, LAist Backers of a November ballot measure that would levy a tax on billionaires are facing an uphill battle, according to a new poll released today. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices