Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 13s (Emnati), located approximately 290 nm south-southwest of Antananarivo, Madagascar, is tracking southwestward at 18 knots.

NewsBytes:

UK – Hundreds of homes have been flooded in England and Wales after heavy rainfall from Storm Franklin caused rivers to rise from 20 February 2022. Authorities say flood defences have protected more than 40,000 properties despite record river levels. The worst of the flooding in England was along the River Ouse in Yorkshire and the River Severn in the West Midlands, where a severe flood warning (highest) was issued for Ironbridge in Shropshire and Bewdley in Worcestershire. Some residents have evacuated their homes, while roads have been closed and rail services suspended.

Bolivia – As many as 20 people are feared missing after flash floods in Tarija department in south-eastern Bolivia. Heavy rain caused the overflow of the Itayuro stream in the municipality of Entre Ríos, Burdett O’Connor Province, Tarija on 20 February 2022. In a report of 22 February, Bolivia Red Cross said at least 20 people were missing and 4 had died.

Australia – Torrential rain of 300 mm in 6 hours has caused severe flash flooding in parts of south-east Queensland, Australia. Parts of Queensland received heavy rainfall from 22 February with the Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast hardest hit. Over 300 mm of rain fell in 6 hours near Gympie. Flood warnings have been issued the Mary River. In the last 24 hours 424 mm of rain fell in Mount Wolvi, 356 mm in Pomona and 354 mm in Cedar Pocket Dam. Heavy rainfall is predicted to continue until tomorrow at least.

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