# California Beach Homes on Brink of Collapse

> Tropical Storm Rachel leaves California homes unstable as climate change intensifies coastal risks.
- Title: California Beach Homes on Brink of Collapse · Malay Mail
- Summary: Tropical Storm Rachel leaves California homes unstable as climate change intensifies coastal risks. Tropical Storm Rachel's heavy surf has damaged Long Beach…
- Keywords: long beach, tropical storm rachel, el nino, coastal resilience, mandatory evacuation, climate change, california beach homes, news, world, California, Beach, Homes
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/10/13/devastating-waves-leave-california-beach-homes-on-brink-of-collapse/238940
- Published: 2026-10-13T21:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: long beach, tropical storm rachel, el nino, coastal resilience, mandatory evacuation, climate change, california beach homes, news, world
## Tropical Storm Rachel hits Long Beach
Emergency repairs begin after heavy surf damages coastal properties in Long Beach, California.
## Homes teeter on collapse
Several homes along Long Beach’s peninsula appear on the brink of collapse with historic boardwalk partially swept away.
## Mayor warns of climate risks
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson says impacts are unprecedented and infrastructure wasn’t built for this storm.
## El Nino and climate change impact
Abnormal storm system, high tide, El Nino, and human-caused climate change drove damaging heavy surf.
## Accelerated coastal repairs
City plans to repair damaged boardwalk and bulkhead by October 19 with 415,000 cubic yards of sand added.
## Mandatory evacuations issued
Residents on threatened blocks received mandatory evacuation orders through today as coastal conditions remain hazardous.
## Olympic sailor shares story
Olympic sailor Paris Henken describes losing her ocean-front home to three storms and climate vulnerability.

> An ocean front 1 bedroom that had everything we could have ever wanted. As an Olympic sailor aiming for LA2028 I was steps away from my playground (maybe a little too close)
## El Nino effects worsen
El Nino’s impact on California’s coast is expected to worsen into winter with more severe storms.
## Coastal resilience plan underway
City officials accelerate long-term coastal restoration to address climate change risks and protect vulnerable communities.
## Key takeaway

Tropical Storm Rachel's heavy surf has damaged Long Beach homes, pushing them close to collapse with mandatory evacuations and accelerated climate resilience plans.