Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Northwest Pacific Ocean: Typhoon 23w (Nesat), located approximately 259 nm south-southwest of Hong Kong, is tracking westward at 06 knots.

Tropical Depression 24w (Twenty-four), located approximately 413 nm northeast of Minami Tori Shima, is tracking north-northeastward at 08 knots.

Newsbytes:

Nigeria - The flood situation continues to worsen in Nigeria, in particular for southern areas. As many as 700,000 people have been displaced by flooding in Bayelsa State, according to the state government. Areas along the Niger, Nun and Forcados rivers in the state have all seen severe flooding since early October. Homes, communities and villages have been sacked, and the people are now living as internally displaced persons. A total of 1,302,589 people have been displaced, 2,504.095 people have been affected, 2,407 people have been injured, a total of 82,053 houses have been completely damaged and 121,318 partially damaged. Furthermore 108,392 hectares of farmland have been damaged and 332,327 hectares destroyed, along with many roads and other critical infrastructure.

Sri Lanka - Disaster authorities in Sri Lanka report that severe weather including heavy rain, strong winds and lightning strikes since 12 October 2022 has prompted evacuations and caused 3 fatalities. Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology reported more than 125 mm of rain in 8 hours. As of 16 October there were 5,383 people from 1,660 households who had moved to 36 safe locations set up by the government with more than 60 000 people affected.