Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Hurricane 12e (Genevieve), located approximately 1100 nm southeast of San Diego, is tracking northwestward at 16 knots.
In the Western Pacific Ocean: Tropical storm (ts) 08w (Higos), located approximately 82 nm south-southeast of Hong Kong, is tracking west-northwestward at 08 knots.
NewsBytes:
India – Heavy rainfall has triggered flooding in several districts of the state of Telangana, southern India, forcing hundreds to leave their homes for safer ground. The Hyderabad, Telangana office of the India Meteorological Department reported 17 locations in the state saw more than 100mm of rain in 24 hours to 16 August. Eturnagaram in Mulugu district recorded 147.2 mm and Parkal in Warangal district recorded 138.6mm. Flooding has worsened in Telangana state in southern India. Meanwhile the neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh has also seen flooding over recent days. Almost 15 million people have been affected and around 850 people have lost their lives as a result of this year’s monsoon in India, according to figures from the Ministry of Home Affairs Disaster Management Division.
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