Tropical Storms
In the Atlantic Ocean:
Tropical storm Fernand is located about 5 mi (10 km) N of Veracruz, Mexico. Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Gulf Coast of Mexico from Veracruz northward to Barra de Nautla. Some additional strengthening is possible before Fernand makes landfall along the Gulf Coast of Mexico early this morning.
In the Eastern Pacific:
Post-Tropical storm Ivo is located about 190 mi (310 km) WNW of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The remnants of Ivo are expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with possible isolated maximum amounts of 5 inches, across the central and northern portions of the Baja California peninsula. Moisture from this system will also spread into the southwestern United States during the next day or so, bringing a threat of heavy rain and flash flooding. The last advisory has been issued on this system.
In the Western Pacific:
Tropical Depression Fourteen is located approximately 300 nm east-northeastward of Manila, Philippines.
Philippines - Cyclone develops near Surigao, named 'Nando'. "Nando" is the 14th cyclone to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this year and the fourth this August.
Punjab's Chenab River floods 170 villages
170 villages have been flooded along Larkana Aqil Agani Loop embankment in Punjab, Pakistan.
The water flow at Head Panjnad in the river Chenab was recorded at 3,00,000 cusecs.
According to the disaster management officials, Pakistan floods and heavy monsoon rains have claimed the lives of 178 people and affected 1.5 million in the last three weeks. More than 350 relief camps have been set up in Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan areas of Pakistan.
NewsBytes:
Lightning strike has claimed the life of two brothers on a beach in northern Colombia; and lightning in Jefferson County in eastern Oregon, USA has injured at least one person.
Image of lightning over Sydney Harbour wit Fireworks
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