Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the northwest Pacific Ocean: Tropical Storm 02w (Malakas), located approximately 484 nm south of Andersen AFB, is tracking north-northwestward at 07 knots.

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 23p (Fili), located approximately 187 nm south of Noumea, New Caledonia, is tracking southeastward at 08 knots. This is the final warning for this system.

Newsbytes:

Colombia – Heavy rain in northwest Colombia has taken its toll on the population of the department of Antioquia where at least 12 people have died in landslides and floods over the last few days. Heavy rainfall triggered floods and landslides in Abriaqui municipality on 07 April 2022, destroying part of the El Porvenir mine and a workers’ campsite, killing 11 people and injuring 10. More people are feared missing and the number of fatalities could rise. Around 20 families were evacuated from a nearby village. Roads in the area have been blocked by floods and landslide debris. The previous day authorities reported that one person died in a landslide after heavy rain in Barbosa municipality. Around the same time flooding was in Medellín and Bello municipalities, where homes were damaged and around 300 people affected in total.

Philippines – Heavy rain that began around 03 April 2022 has caused flooding and landslides in several regions of the Philippines. Authorities report thousands of people have been affected and hundreds displaced. At least 1 person has died and 2 are missing in floods in Davao region.

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