A deluge from Monday's torrential rains flooded an entire block of businesses along Melrose Avenue near Martel Avenue in Los Angeles, causing significant damage. Brooklyn Projects, a skate shop manager Keagan Johnston told KTLA, described water gushing into the store, ruining inventory and merchandise, with thousands of dollars in losses. Business owners like Yafta Sakhai, who owns four impacted stores, stated the city failed to assist during the flooding. While the L.A.

Department of Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) claimed proactive deployment of equipment and crews ahead of the storm, owners reported no help. LASAN maintained the storm overwhelmed the system and the backup pump was staffed, but owners like Johnston felt ignored. The city now faces cleanup during a weather lull before more rain arrives, with no confirmed plan for covering costs.