On August 22, 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team denied rumors that their stadium was flooded and surrounded by a moat following heavy rains caused by Hurricane Hilary. The news went around the web, but it turned out to be just an optical illusion created by the light reflecting off the wet asphalt.
Storm Hilary and its aftermath
Devastating effects in California and Nevada
Tropical Storm Hilary caused flooding throughout Southern California and Nevada Sunday through Monday. Though Hilary has gone post-tropical, the catastrophic effects persist. Numerous reports of roads blocked, water rescues of flooded houses and cars, and state of emergency declarations by governors have been made.
Le ripercussioni sul baseball
Due to the forecast for Hilary, Major League Baseball has rescheduled three Sunday games in Southern California. The Dodgers played a double game on Saturday, which resulted in a Sunday game miss. Steve Brener, a spokesman for the Dodgers, confirmed to the Associated Press that the field was not flooded. He further stated that if the team hadn’t been away, the pitch would probably have been open on Monday night.
The situation in Los Angeles
An optical illusion goes viral
A video shot by Esteban Jimenez on Sunday created an optical illusion, making it appear as if the stadium was surrounded by a moat. The footage, recorded from a helicopter, showed light reflecting off the wet asphalt, causing many social media users to believe that the stadium was surrounded by flood waters. This caused the video to go viral online.
Rainfall record in Los Angeles
Los Angeles recorded more than 5 inches of rain during Hilary, and Monday was the first time recorded a measurable amount of rain on August 21 in downtown Los Angeles, with records dating back to 1877.
Conclusion
In summary, rumors of a flooding of Dodgers stadium following Hurricane Hilary turned out to be unfounded. While the storm caused severe damage in California and Nevada, the stadium remained intact. The flood news turned out to be just an optical illusion caused by the light reflected on the wet asphalt.
2023-08-22 17:06:12
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