Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 14s (Vernon), located approximately 968 nm east-southeast of Diego Garcia, is tracking south-southwestward at 03 knots.

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NewsBytes:

Australia – Flooding in eastern Australia that began last week has worsened after further heavy rain. Authorities now report extensive flooding in areas of Queensland and New South Wales, with thousands of residents evacuated and homes damaged. More fatalities have also been reported, with at least 8 flood-related deaths in Queensland in the last week. The Bureau of Meteorology reported widespread rainfall totals of 300 to 400 mm across south east Queensland on 28 February. The highest total was recorded at Upper Springbrook with 530 mm. The highest in the Brisbane area was Bracken Ridge Reservoir with 444 mm. Rivers that were already swollen from previous rainfall broke their banks. Flood warnings were issued for the Mary, Noosa, Maroochy, Mooloolah, Pine, Caboolture and Brisbane rivers, among others.



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