Tuesday 26 July 2022

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Eastern Pacific Ocean: Tropical depression 07e (seven), located approximately 1543 nm southeast of San Diego, is tracking westward at 11 knots.

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Newsbytes:

Central African Republic – Torrential rain in parts of Central African Republic caused damage and flash flooding in the capital Bangui and other regions of the the country from 21 July 2022. Strong winds were also reported, downing trees and causing further damages. At least 13 people have died or are missing, and thousands of houses have been flooded or destroyed. The city recorded 183 mm of rain in 48 hours to 23 July 2022. Severe weather also affected other areas of the country. In the prefecture of Lobaye, situated south of the capital, 9 people from the same family died in the village of Bouchia due to falling trees. Further north in Haute-Kotto prefecture, heavy rain caused the walls of a house to collapse in Bria, leaving one person dead and 3 injured.

Ireland – Flash flooding has caused damage to homes and businesses in Donegal and across the north-west. Dozens of people had to be rescued from their homes by emergency services in the county, as well as in Tyrone and Derry. One-third of the average total monthly rainfall for August fell in a single hour in parts of the north on Saturday evening.



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