Tuesday 17 May 2016

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

Invest 90E is an area of disturbed weather in the East Pacific that has the potential for tropical development.

NewsBytes:

Indonesia - Seventeen dead bodies have been identified and 4 are still missing, after rain triggered floods and a landslide at a popular waterfall in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Rescue efforts by more than 300 emergency personnel and soldiers in ongoing for the missing University Students and guides. The disaster occurred during the student's visit to Dua Warna waterfall in North Sumatra province.

Sri Lanka - At least eight people have been killed due to floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka. Nearly 5,000 families living in flooded areas have been moved to relief centres.

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