Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the northwest Pacific Ocean: Tropical storm 27w (Nyatoh), located approximately 321 nm north-northwest of Yap, is tracking northwestward at 08 knots.

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 02s (Two), located approximately 366 nm east-northeast of Cocos islands, is tracking southwestward at 06 knots.

NewsBytes:

Australia – Hundreds of people have evacuated their homes after severe flooding in parts of southern Queensland, Australia. Police reported one person died after a vehicle was dragged by flood waters. This follows an earlier flood-related fatality in Central Queensland last week.

Spain – Heavy rain and flooding has continued to affect northern parts of Spain, in particular Cantabria and Basque regions. Rain has continued, increasing river levels in Cantabria. As of 29 November, the overflowing Saja and Besaya rivers caused flooding in Torrelavega and Barreda. Wide areas of the town of Ampuero were also flooded after the Pas river broke its banks. Cars were swept away by flooding in the streets of Vioño de Piélagos. Two people were rescued from vehicles trapped in flood water in Parbayón in Piélagos municipality. Heavy rain also affected areas of Basque Country. The Cadagua river broke its banks flooding areas of Bilbao where some residents were evacuated. Around 15 vehicles were submerged in flood water and around 5 people rescued.

Vietnam – At least 2 people have died and over 2,500 homes damaged after flooding and landslides struck in central provinces of Vietnam following days of heavy rain. Heavy rain, flooding and landslides have affected the provinces of Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen and Kon Tum. Heavy rain began around 26 November 2021. In a period from 26 to 30 November, areas of Bac Tra My District in Quang Nam Province saw 874 mm of rain, while Ba Le in Quang Ngai Province recorded 834 mm. 2,617 houses were damaged by floods.

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