Tuesday 26 May 2015

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

Invest 90E has dissipated while 91E remains an area of disturbed weather in the eastern Pacific with potential for tropical development.

NewsBytes:

Bulgaria - A state of emergency has been declared following torrential rainfall and floods in the northwestern Bulgarian town of Mezdra. The trains between Mezdra and Ruska Byala were temporarily suspended. The overflowing river Iskar has prompted evacuations in Vodenets.

USA, Mexico - At least 17 people have died in Mexico and the US after extreme weather lashed regions along the border over the weekend and into Monday. A tornado that struck Ciudad Acuña on the Mexican side of the border killed 13 as it destroyed more than 200 homes and flung cars against buildings. In the US at least four people were killed and 12 missing in flash floods. The Texas governor, Greg Abbott, on Monday expanded the emergency disaster zone in the state, adding 24 counties to a list of 13 affected by storms and flooding. Oklahoma was also hit hard.

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