Tuesday 9 February 2021

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone (tc) 19s (Faraji), located approximately 769 nm east-southeast of Diego Garcia, is tracking eastward at 05 knots.

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Newsbytes:

Morocco – At least 28 people have died as a result of flash flooding in northern Morocco. Flash floods struck in the city of Tangier on 08 February 2021, inundating streets and buildings including an illegal textile factory in a basement of house where over 40 workers were trapped. As of late 08 February, state media reported the bodies of 28 of the workers had been found. Around 17 people have been rescued and transferred to hospital. A search was ongoing for more survivors. Reports in local media speculate that the victims died from electrocution after power cables in the factory were submerged by flood waters.



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