Wednesday 22 September 2021

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Depression Peter is located about 215 mi…345 km n of San Juan Puerto Rico with maximum sustained winds…35 mph…55 km/h. Present movement…nw or 310 degrees at 12 mph…19 km/h.

Tropical Depression Rose is located about 1065 mi…1715 km wnw of the Cabo Verde islands with maximum sustained winds…35 mph…55 km/h. Present movement…nw or 325 degrees at 8 mph…13 km/h.

Screen Shot 2021 09 22 at 12 17 06 PM

Newsbytes:

India – Days of heavy rain, rising rivers and dam releases have caused widespread flooding in the state of Odisha in eastern India, where authorities report 26 districts affected. Many parts of Odisha experienced heavy rainfall from around 13 September, brought by a Low Pressure Area over the Bay of Bengal. In a 24 hour period to 13 September, Puri recorded 343 mm of rain. The rain caused several rivers in the state to swell or break their banks. As of 19 September flooding had affected over 2.7 million people across 6,129 villages of 26 districts in Odisha.



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