Friday 9 May 2014

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms

No current tropical storms.

NewsBytes:

Afghanistan - Flash flooding in Afghanistan has claimed the lives of at least three people. Fatalities are from Baghlan, Bamyan and Badakhshan provinces of Afghanistan where flash floods washed away hundreds of houses.

Egypt - Around 14 families lost their homes on Thursday in the Red Sea Governorate in Egypt due to floods caused by heavy rains. All highways along the coast in the Red Sea Governorate have come to a standstill as the rainstorm inflicted serious damage in various locations. The rise in rainwater levels has completely flooded the streets, causing a number of cars to be swept off the roads and bringing traffic to a complete halt. The heavy floods also resulted in power cuts in most cities in the affected areas.

Texas, USA - A strong storm system has deluged North Texas with up to 4 inches of rain, triggered flash-flood warnings and prompted a high-water rescue of a group of children.

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