Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the western Pacific: Typhoon (td) 03w (Jelawat), located approximately 388 nm north-northwest of Ulithi, is tracking northeastward at 08 knots.

Newsbytes:

Siberia - The government of Russia's Republic of Tuva in southern Siberia says the region has been hit by floods triggered by melting snow. In a March 29 statement, the Tuva government said 88 homes were hit by flooding in the Kyzyl district, adding that hundreds of residents were affected by the floods, while rescue teams are providing people with shelter and food. Authorities in the neighboring Republic of Khakasia announced a state of emergency on March 28 as snowmelt caused massive floods there as well. Authorities in the nearby Altai Krai, where a state of emergency was declared on March 27, said on March 28 that two men had died in the floods.

Texas, USA - Severe thunderstorms caused flash floods in parts of Texas on March 28. The Woodlands cataloged the most rainfall in the Greater Houston area over a 24-hour period, with 6.3 inches recorded by the National Weather Service. In Harris County, rainfall ranged from a high of 5.56 inches in Westfield to a low of 1.1 inches near Holcombe. Houston meteorologists confirmed that a weak tornado producing winds of 60 mph went through Iowa Colony in Brazoria County Thursday morning. The West Fork of San Jacinto River is expected to rise above 51 feet through mid-day, causing moderate flooding.