Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms

In the Eastern Pacific:

Henriette has weakened to a Post-tropical/Remnant Low passing several hundred miles south of the Hawaiian islands.

In the Western Pacific:

Powerful typhoon Utor made landfall in the northern Philippines on Monday, toppling power lines and dumping heavy rains across mountains, cities and food-growing plains. 23 fishermen are reported to be missing.

NewsBytes

Flash floods in Afghanistan's Kabul province have killed 22 people. The flooding hit a village in the Shakardara district following a weekend of heavy rain. Many of those who died are thought to be women and children. Many families had gone to the district, known for its vineyards and apple orchards, to celebrate the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday. Reports say most of the victims were in cars which were submerged as the floods hit. The floods also destroyed homes, agricultural land and fruit gardens.