Thursday 17 April 2014

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms

No current tropical storms.

New Zealand - The remnants of Cyclone Ita are speading down the country, ripping off roofs in Auckland, felling trees in the Waikato and disrupting travel. Wild weather pounding the country has caused widespread road closures, flooding, damaged properties, power outages and treacherous driving conditions.

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USA - Maine emergency management officials said the flooding in Maine after heavy rains is statewide and the state is likely to remain under a flood warning until late Thursday. One person was reported to have died in the floods.

Canada - The spring thaw and steady rain triggered floods that inundated Quebec towns, washing away homes, forcing evacuations and causing a landslide. In Sherbrooke, Que., in the Eastern Townships, the Saint-Francois river reached a record 25 feet Wednesday and floodwaters cut the city in two.

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Tanzania - At least 14 people have been killed and thousands displaced after heavy floods ravaged Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's commercial capital.

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At least 14 people have been killed and thousands displaced after heavy floods ravaged Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's commercial capital,

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