Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms

In the Atlantic Ocean:

Tropical storm Humberto is located about 1210 mi (1945 km) WSW of the Azores. No threat to land.

Tropical Depression Ingrid is located about 75 mi (125 km) W of La Pesca, Mexico. Expected to dissipate today.

The death toll from heavy rains and landslides caused by Tropical Storm Manuel and Hurricane Ingrid has risen to claim at least 21 lives in Mexico. The stormy conditions forced thousands to evacuate.

In the Western Pacific:

Tropical storm Man-Yi is located approximately 169 nm south of Misawa, Japan. The final warning has been issued on this system.

NewsBytes:

Floods in Odessa in the Ukraine have claimed the lives of at least two people and displaced around 600 families. Flood waters severely damaged more than 450 houses.

Some areas of New Mexico, USA received close to 10 inches of rain since a deluge that has caused widespread flooding started Tuesday. Parts of Albuquerque have seen more than 4 inches, marking the wettest September on record for the city.

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