Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 12s (Dumako), located approximately 240 nm north of St Denis, La Reunion, is tracking west-southwestward at 16 knots.

NewsBytes:

New Zealand – The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Dovi are crossing the North Island on Sunday. Wellington has recorded its wettest-ever February day – and second-wettest day on record – as torrential rain brings down slips, floods areas, and brings trees down. A large slip on State Highway 2 near Melling in Lower Hutt has blocked the north-bound lane of the highway with diversions in place and a home above now near to the slip’s edge. All Cook Strait ferry sailings have been cancelled on the back of forecasts indicating that winds could exceed 100 kmh and swells of 5 metres.

Brazil – A series of storms in bordering parts of Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro states in Brazil caused flooding over recent days which has affected over 15,000 people and left hundreds homeless. Among the hardest hit areas is the municipality of Miracema in northwestern Rio de Janeiro. Heavy rain fell on 08 February triggering floods and landslides. As of 11 February 15,000 people were affected and 1,400 displaced. Heavy rains caused flooding and landslides in the Ribeiro Junqueira District of Leopoldina municipality in southern Minas Gerais from late 12 February 2022. Local government said “the force of the waters left dozens of people homeless and wreaked havoc on homes and roads.”

Oman – Heavy rain has caused flash flooding in Oman, prompting several flood rescues. Police reported one person has died after a vehicle was trapped in flood water. Flooding also damaged homes in Muttrah after a wadi overflowed. Some people took refuge on the roofs of houses and were later rescued by police.

Madagascar – As many as 121 people have now lost their lives in Madagascar since Tropical Cyclone Batsirai swept over the country from 05 February 2022. Batsirai made landfall near Mananjary as a category 3 storm on 05 February 2022. Sustained winds of 165 km/h and gusts up to 230 km/h caused catastrophic damage. The wind damage was particularly severe around Mananjary City, where homes were flattened and roofs ripped off buildings. The storm destroyed 8,882 houses and damaged 4,654. A further 7,098 houses were reported as flooded. At one point 69,000 people were displaced and staying in shelters.

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