A winter downpour in Los Angeles caused mudslides on Mulholland Drive and prompted evacuation orders in areas affected by recent wildfires. The heavy rain also led to flash flood warnings near burn scars from previous fires. Despite the cancellation of flood warnings, mud and rock slides remained a concern. Evacuation orders were issued for the Pacific Palisades area and other at-risk locations. In Malibu, an SUV was swept into the ocean by a mud and water flow but the driver, a fire department member, only sustained minor injuries. In Orange County, mandatory evacuations were issued for Trabuco Canyon, Bell Canyon, and Hot Springs Canyon due to mudslide fears, with other areas on alert. Ventura County announced an evacuation warning near the burn scar areas of the Mountain Fire. Overall, 32 million people were under flood watches as heavy rain continued to soak the state. Rainfall was expected to range from 1 to 3 inches along the coast and valleys, with higher terrain receiving up to 6 to 10 inches. Despite the cancellation of flood warnings, the risk of mud and rock slides persisted, emphasizing the importance of remaining cautious even after the rain stopped.
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