California braces for 9-meter waves, coastal flooding risk

California is preparing for storms and heavy rains on Friday that could generate waves up to 9 meters, threatening coastal flooding in San Francisco and Big Sur. The swell is linked to El Niño, which is expected to intensify. The event underscores heightened flood risk for coastal communities.

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