A person has died in Redding, California, due to severe flooding, and the city is preparing for even more difficult conditions.

Redding, California, is facing severe flooding caused by torrential rains, and Mayor Mike Littau has confirmed one victim as a result of these events. Local authorities are conducting water rescue operations, and an Emergency Operations Center will be established to coordinate the response to the flooding.

An impressive video shows completely submerged roads and a possible rupture of a water pipe. Currently, 41 million people in California are under flood warnings, including major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. A strong atmospheric river will continue to bring precipitation throughout the week, with intense rains expected in the southern part of the state. Travel conditions will become dangerous, especially around Christmas, with the highest amounts of precipitation expected between Santa Barbara and Oceanside.