Monday 10 August 2020

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

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In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Tropical storm 09e (Elida), located approximately 1069 nm southeast of San Diego, is tracking west-northwestward at 13 knots.

In the Western Pacific Ocean: Tropical storm (ts) 05w (Jangmi), located approximately 48 nm south of Chinhae, South Korea, is tracking north-northeastward at 23 knots.

Tropical storm (ts) 06w (Six), located approximately 232 nm east-northeast of Iwo To, Japan, is tracking westward at 09 knots.

Tropical storm 07w (Mekkhala), located approximately 332 nm south-southwest of Taipei, Taiwan, is tracking northward at 10 knots.

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NewsBytes:

Trinidad and Tobago – At least 2 homes were destroyed after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding and landslides in Trinidad on 08 August, 2020. River levels are currently near threshold values in some parts. Some flooding was reported in Caroni. Landslides and flooding blocked roads and Diego Martin Region. The heavy rainfall was accompanied by strong winds which also caused damage, in particular fallen trees.

Greece – At least 3 people have died in flash flooding in Central Greece. Torrential rain and thunderstorms from late 08 August triggered flash flooding on the island of Evia (also Euboea) in Euboea regional unit of Central Greece Region. Parts of the island saw 200 to 300mm of rain fall in just a few hours during the storm.



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