Record rainfall drenches Southern California

Record rainfall drenched Southern California on Wednesday, forcing evacuations and road closures. At least three people drowned, while dozens of others were rescued overnight amid flooding and mudslides. About 100,000 people in the state are without power. The mountain and foothill areas of Southern California received 6 to 14 inches of rain on Wednesday and Thursday, the wettest holiday span in many areas since 1971. Around the world, people are seeing dramatic swings between dry and wet conditions, which scientists are calling “hydroclimate whiplash.” The Bible specifies that such whiplash is a curse for sin. Amos 4:7 says, “… I caused it to rain upon one city, and caused it not to rain upon another city: one piece was rained upon, and the piece whereupon it rained not withered.”