Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Western Pacific Ocean: Typhoon (td) 15w (Jongdari), located approximately 565 nm southeast of Yokosuka, Japan, is tracking northeastward at 20 knots.

In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Tropical Depression Nine-E is located about 1315 mi...2115 km ese of Hilo Hawaii with maximum sustained winds...35 mph...55 km/h. Present movement...w or 270 degrees at 12 mph...19 km/h.

Tropical Storm Gilma is located about 1245 mi...2005 km wsw of the southern tip of Baja California nd about 1940 mi...3125 km e of South Point Hawaii with maximum sustained winds...40 mph...65 km/h. Present movement...wnw or 285 degrees at 16 mph...26 km/h.

NewsBytes:

Romania - Romanian authorities say two people have drowned in floodwaters after heavy rain in the country's northeast, with 51 000 emergency workers mobilized to help flood-rescue efforts.

Bangladesh - Heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides and flooding in southeastern Bangladesh on Wednesday, killing five children and forcing a thousand people to relocate, including in the Rohingya refugee camps.

Myanmar - More than 16,000 people are thought to have been displaced by floods following heavy monsoon rains in Myanmar, also known as Burma. The flood began at the weekend and worst hit the country's eastern Kayin state on the border with Thailand. Large areas have been evacuated and people were moved to shelters to wait for the waters to subside.