Sunday, 17 December 2017

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

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In the Western Pacific: Tropical Storm 32w (Kai-Tak), located approximately 175 nm southeast of Manila, Philippines, is tracking westward at 15 knots.

Newsbytes:

Philippines - Moderate to heavy rains caused flooding and landslides in central Philippines as tropical storm Kai-tak made landfall on Saturday afternoon, and may hit more areas while moving westward. Locally known as Urduja, Kai-tak was barreling through the eastern region of Visayas, hitting islands and coastal towns. Heavy rains and large waves have stranded at least 11,000 people in various ports in the region. More than 10,000 people have fled to evacuation centers, local media reported. Disaster officials were verifying reports that three people, including a two-year-old boy, had been killed during the storm.

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