Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Atlantic Ocean: Invest 96L is an area of disturbed weather in the North Atlantic that has the potential for further tropical development.

In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Invest 94E is an area of disturbed weather in the Eastern Pacific that has the potential for further tropical development.

In the Western Pacific Ocean: Tropical Depression 30w (Haikui), located approximately 283 nm east-northeast of Da Nang, Vietnam, is tracking westward at 05 knots.

Newsbytes:

Sri Lanka - Thousands are being affected by floods which are affecting the Jaffna District. The Jaffna office said that 456 families have been displaced, with 170 houses destroyed by the floods. Strong winds can be expected over the coastal areas of Northern, North-western, Western and Southern provinces.Winds between 70 and 80 kmph are forecast at certain seas, prompting rough seas.