Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:
In the Western Pacific Ocean: Tropical storm (ts) 18w (Yagi), located approximately 87 nm south-southeast of Kadena AFB, Okinawa, is tracking westward at 11 knots.
Tropical depression 19w (Nineteen), located approximately 349 nm north of Andersen AFB, Guam, is tracking north-northwestward at 13 knots.
In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Hurricane Hector is located about 140 mi...225 km n of Johnston island and about 595 mi...960 km sse of Lisianski island with maximum sustained winds...120 mph...195 km/h. Present movement...wnw or 290 degrees at 12 mph...19 km/h.
Tropical Storm Kristy is located about 1320 mi...2120 km w of the southern tip of Baja California with maximum sustained winds...45 mph...75 km/h. Present movement...nnw or 345 degrees at 7 mph...11 km/h.
NewsBytes:
India - Dam reservoirs and rivers overflowed, sections of highways collapsed and homes were swept away in severe flooding in more than half of Kerala, after days of incessant rains left nearly 54,000 people homeless and killed at least 29, officials said today.
Philippines - Heavy rains poured on Saturday, August 11, flooding several areas in Metro Manila and Rizal. Tropical Storm Karding (Yagi) left the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday morning, but it will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon.
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