Monday 30 August 2021

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

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In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Storm Ida is located about 65 mi…105 km ssw of Jackson Mississippi with maximum sustained winds…45 mph…75 km/h. Present movement…n or 360 degrees at 8 mph…13 km/h.

Tropical Depression Ten is located about 775 mi…1245 km ene of the Leeward islands with maximum sustained winds…35 mph…55 km/h. Present movement…n or 360 degrees at 8 mph…13 km/h.

In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Tropical depression 14e (Nora), located approximately 664 nm southeast of San Diego, is tracking north-northwestward at 08 knots. Final warning.

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Newsbytes:

Spain – Record rain fell in parts of the Province of Castellón in the region of Valencia in Spain on 29 August 2021, causing flash floods. Flooding damaged homes and roads in the coastal town of Benicàssim where about 50 homes were flooded.

India – Disaster management authorities in the state of Assam, northeastern India, report that flooding has worsened over the last few days with 16 of the state’s 34 districts now affected. Rivers are above the danger mark in 8 locations. A total of 258,191 people have now been affected by the floods across 732 villages in 16 districts.

Mexico – Civil Protection in Jalisco State on the Pacific Ocean in western Mexico reported at least 3 people were injured in floods and landslides following heavy rain brought by Hurricane Nora. Nora made a brief landfall in Jalisco on 28 August 2021, crossing the cape south of Puerto Vallarta. Strong winds downed trees and high waves, storm surge and heavy rain caused flooding in coastal areas. State Civil Protection urged residents along the coast to avoid beaches, rivers or streams.

Louisiana, USA – Ida, the category 4 hurricane made landfall at around noon on Sunday, with winds reaching 150 miles per hour (mph). It left a wake of destruction in its path, causing a major power outage in Louisiana. At least one person was reported to have died.



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