Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the northwest Pacific Ocean: Typhoon 02w (Malakas), located approximately 237 nm southwest of Iwo To, is tracking north-northeastward at 13 knots.

Newsbytes:

South Africa – Over 300 people have lost their lives in catastrophic flooding in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province in South Africa. The government declared a state of disaster in the province after “one of the worst weather storms in the history of our country.” Flooding began after heavy rainfall from 09 April 2022. The rain increased in intensity on 11 April with areas including Margate, Durban, Sezela and Mount Edgecombe all receiving more than 300 mm of rain in 24 hours. The rain caused several rivers including the Amanzimtoti, Umbilo, and Umgeni to overflow, causing widespread damage and destruction in shanty towns and communities along river banks. Full damage assessments are yet to be completed but authorities speculated thousands of houses and shanty homes were damaged or destroyed. Over 200 schools have also been damaged. More rain is forecast.

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