Flood protection, desert style
Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on December 20, 2009 at 7:11 amFrom MyDesert.com:
“When it rains in the desert, panic pours. Newcomers and visitors from places where rain is second nature are often amazed at how locals react. But in our little piece of paradise, where we enjoy 350 days of sunshine a year, rain is an unusual event. We’re thankful for the rain, but not the floods.
Record rain day and breached berms
The Coachella Valley averages 4.6 inches of rain a year. On Dec. 8, 1.2 inches was recorded at the Palm Springs International Airport, setting a record for the date. More than 25 percent of our annual average fell in a single day. … “
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