A state of emergency has been declared in Kentucky following heavy rainfall and flash flooding in the state over the weekend.

Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of the "life-threatening" storm that brought heavy rain and flash floods to the state ... reportedly stepped out of his car while driving down ...

The rain will be "generally beneficial" in the Los Angeles area, but there is a small risk of burn scar debris flows.

Photos posted by authorities and users on social media showed cars and buildings underwater ... a state of emergency in Kentucky, where flash flooding was expected into Sunday.

Major infrastructural and engineering developments have been installed as part of the country's defence against floods. But ...