Wednesday, 22 April 2015

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

No current tropical storms.

NewsBytes:

Brazil - A tornado in Xanxere city in Santa Catarina state in Brazil has claimed the lives of two people and injured 120 others. The tornado damaged about 500 homes and knocked down lampposts, leaving many residents without electricity.

Australia - Wild weather in New South Wales in Australia has claimed lives of at least three people. A cyclonic storm hit Australia's east coast cutting power to more than 200,000 homes and stranding a cruise ship off the coast in mountainous seas. The Bureau of Meteorology said 172 millimetres (6.8 inches) of rain had fallen in Sydney in 24 hours — the city's wettest period since 2002. Cyclone-strength winds of up to 135 kph (85 mph) uprooted trees in the area.

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