Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Tropical depression 09e (Jimena), located approximately 985 nm east of Hilo, Hawaii, is tracking northwestward at 07 knots.

Tropical depression 08e (Hilda), located approximately 1037 nm west-southwest of San Diego, is tracking west-northwestward at 10 knots.

In the northwestern Pacific Ocean: Tropical depression 12w (Twelve), located approximately 241 nm southeast of Iwakuni, Japan, is tracking westward at 11 knots.

Tropical storm 13w (Lupit), located approximately 144 nm west of Taipei, Taiwan, is tracking east-northeastward at 08 knots.

Tropical depression 14w (Miranae), located approximately 298 nm east of Kadena AFB, Okinawa, Japan, is tracking east-northeastward at 16 knots.

Tropical storm 15w (Nida), located approximately 538 nm east-southeast of Misawa, Japan, is tracking west-northwestward at 15 knots.

Newsbytes:

Italy – Heavy rain has once again caused flooding and landslides in areas around Lake Como in northern Italy. Streams and small rivers overflowed in Como Province, Lombardy Region. Italian authorities reported landslides, flooded underpasses and damaged homes between 04 to 05 August. Landslides in the area closed several roads. Heavy rain has also affected parts of South Tyrol. Residents were warned to take precautions in Chiusa where the Isarco river reached 4.20 metres early on 04 August.

India – The Parwati (also Parbati) river is at record levels in the state of Rajasthan, India. India’s National Disaster Management Authority reports that at least 3 people have died in floods in the state over the last 48 hours. In total rivers are above danger levels in 5 locations. The situation in the district of Kota is particularly severe after the Parwati river jumped to 207.85 metres on 04 August, beating the previous record high if 207.55 metres set in 1996 and well above the danger mark of 202.0 metres. The Chambal river was also above the danger mark in Kota, Dholpur, Sawai Madhopur and Karauli districts.

Trinidad and Tobago – Wild flash floods swept through areas of northern Trinidad after a short period of torrential rain on 03 August 2021. Adverse weather activity began at 3:00pm today (Tuesday 3rd August, 2021) and lasted for approximately forty five (45) minutes during which time roadways were rendered impassable due to street flooding and high amounts of rubble. Damage to roads and some homes was reported in Port of Spain, Maraval and St Ann’s. Streets were left covered in mud and debris.

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