Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

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In the Western Pacific: Tropical Storm 32w (Kai-Tak) is located approximately 388 nm east-southeast of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and is tracking southwestward at 09 knots.

Newsbytes:

Malaysia - Incessant rain that started late Tuesday (Dec 19) night and continued into the early hours of Wednesday saw seawater overflowing into a number of coastal villages in northern Sarawak. Flash floods also hit inland settlements located along rivers as well as residential areas in Miri and Limbang. Strong waves also saw a number of boats at fishing villages in Kuala Baram being dragged far inland. In Limbang, at least seven villages and longhouses were hit by flash floods. The Fire And Department there reported that dozens of families had to move out temporarily from their homes to higher ground due to the sudden floods.

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