Friday 15 December 2017

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

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In the Western Pacific: Tropical Depression 32w (Kai-Tak), located approximately 423 nm east-southeast of Manila, Philippines, is tracking westward at 01 knot.

Newsbytes:

Philippines - Tropical Storm Urduja (Kai-tak) on Thursday, December 14, caused landslides and floods in at least 3 towns in Eastern Samar, making some roads impassable for a good part of the day. Landslides have closed sections of roads in the towns of Giporlos and Arteche, while some streets in Quenapondan were flooded. Meanwhile in Tacloban City, the declared the suspension of classes at all levels in public and private schools for Friday, December 15. Some low-lying areas in the city were flooded by evening, prompting city rescue officials to advise residents to evacuate. Tropical Storm Urduja was expected to bring strong winds and the continous rains overnight, which could cause water levels to rise.

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