Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

There are currently no active tropical storms.

Newsbytes:

Suriname – Ongoing floods in Suriname are causing concerns about the health and food security in communities in 7 districts of the country. Flooding has affected parts of Brokopondo and Marowijn districts since earlier this year. In April, the Red Cross reported 15,000 people affected and 2,000 displaced by floods across the two districts. Some areas were under 4 to 6 metres of water, the Red Cross said. Flooding was a result of long-term rainfall and increased levels of the Suriname River, combined with dam releases from the Afobaka Dam near Brokopondo.

Turkey – Heavy rains in Turkey have caused flooding in five provinces over the last few days. Dozens of people were rescued from a flooded building in the capital, Ankara, where 11 injuries were reported. Meanwhile one person died and three were injured after floods in Burdur Province.

Argentina and Chile – Heavy rain has affected areas of southern Chile and southern Argentina since 06 June 2022. Flooding in Chile has damaged roads and homes, prompting evacuations. Meanwhile one person died and serval were injured after the rain triggered a mudslide in the province of Río Negro, Argentina. Disaster authorities in Chile reported flooding in Corral in Los Ríos Region, where 15 houses were damaged and several people were evacuated. Flooding also damaged roads, making them impassable, in parts of Valdivia and Panguipulli districts. Over the border in the province of Río Negro, Argentina, heavy rain triggered a mudslide which slammed into a hotel building in San Carlos de Bariloche. Media reported at least one person died and three others were injured, while two other people were unaccounted for. One neighbouring building was also damaged.

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