Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

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NewsBytes:

Uganda - The death toll from last week's storm in Lake Albert in the Buliisa District, Uganda has risen to 29. The storm also destroyed more than 600 houses. Search operations for missing people are still going on. Three days ago, a fresh storm hit Nyamukuta Sub-county, destroying 392 houses and injuring three people.

Southeast USA - Deadly storms are battering the southern United States. At least four tornadoes were reported in three states Thursday. Heavy rain triggered flood warnings from Louisiana to Michigan. Wet roads are being blamed for the death of at least one person in Alabama. The stormy, wet weather is expected to reach the East Coast Friday. Authorities were working to clear downed trees and power lines Friday after the storm brought tornadoes, heavy rain, hail, and flash floods to the Southeast.

Northeast USA - More snow is expected as storms batter the Northeast USA. As much as eight inches of snow is expected to hit The Queen City this weekend, with the worst of it arriving Sunday into Monday. Syracuse could get seven inches of snow on Saturday. Five inches of snow are in the forecast for Albany and Scranton. Portland, Maine could get three inches. And Boston could get two inches.

Thailand - Heavy rain pounded Sai Yok district late Thursday, triggering floods and forest runoff that inundated many villages. Heavy downpours also replenished water sources in drought-affected areas. The water volume at Sai Yok waterfall in Sai Yok district, Erawan waterfall in the Erawan national park in Si Sawat district, and Kroeng Krawia waterfall in Sangkhla Buri district rose sharply.