Sunday, 3 March 2019

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

Gl sst mm

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone (tc) 17s (Haleh), located approximately 455 nm south of Diego Garcia, is tracking southward at 07 knots.

NewsBytes:

Afghanistan - On 1 March, heavy rains struck Kandahar city, Zheri, Dand, Damand, Arghandab, Spinboldak, and Takhtapu Districts. In the last 30 hours, 97mm of rain fell in the affected areas. Flash floods triggered by the heavy rain have reportedly killed 20 people, including a number of children, when their homes collapsed or the vehicles they were traveling in were swept away. At least 10 people, including children, are still missing in Arghandab, Daman, Spin Boldak and Dand Districts. It is estimated that up to 2,000 homes may have been damaged across all affected districts including Kandahar City.

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