Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Tropical storm 01e (Agatha), located about 100 mi…165 km sw of Puerto Angel Mexico with maximum sustained winds…110 mph…175 km/h. Present movement…ne or 55 degrees at 6 mph…9 km/h.
Newsbytes:
Guatemala – At least 7 people have died after heavy rain caused a landslide in Alta Verapaz Department of Guatemala following heavy rainfall. The landslide struck in the village of Los Pinos, Tucurú, late on 27 May, 2022, destroying homes. A mother and her 6 children were buried under the rubble. Their bodies were later found by search and rescue teams which included firefighters, local volunteers and neighbours. Wide areas of the country have seen weather-related incidents over the past few days. A total of 38,918 people have been affected.
Brazil – Authorities in Brazil report that at least 80 people have now died following severe flooding and landslides in the north east of the country. As reported on 26 May, days of heavy rain triggered flooding and landslides in the states of Pernambuco, Alagoas and Paraíba. Since then and the situation has deteriorated, in particular in Pernambuco. As of 29 May 2022, National Civil Defence reported 79 fatalities and at least 3,957 people displaced across the state of Pernambuco. A total of 14 cities or municipalities have declared a state of emergency. Many more people are thought to be still missing and search and rescue operations are continuing.
China – Days of Torrential rains have triggered severe floods across the Southern region of China leaving at least 15 dead
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