Deluges

Drier weather appeared in the offing later in the week for a state more used to drought than to deluges that have flooded farm fields, closed major highways and inundated some urban areas.

The unusually large surf – often towering over 20 feet – has prompted beach closures along the California coast and sent damaging deluges of water into several beachside streets, homes and businesses.

But when the big storm hits, it can bring devastating deluges that instantly alter the landscape and put people in harm’s way.

Deluges triggered by Helene have caused huge damage in the Appalachian mountains, with towns and villages cut off.

Deluges triggered by Helene have caused huge devastation in the region of the Appalachian mountains, with towns and villages cut off from the rest of the world.

Not only are storm related deluges more intense, but sea levels are rising faster here than anywhere else on the East Coast.

September is known to bring a mixed bag weather-wise, from last year's record-breaking heatwave to polar ice blasts and deluges of rain.

The Vine Tree Hotel had been refurbished and flood barriers had been put in place following previous deluges.

For others, the countless deluges and thunderstorms have taken a toll on morale.