Thursday, 6 December 2012

Storms and Floods

Typhoon Bopha


-325 dead with at least 379 still missing in Philippines typhoon Bopha.


-A total of 273 people died in and around the towns of New Bataan and Monkayo. 106 people were killed in other parts of the southern island of Mindanao and the central islands.


-About 178,000 people are living in the evacuation centers.


Snow storm in Stockholm, Sweden


-Several flights from the Scandinavian country's main airport in Stockholm grounded because of the blizzard.


-Some 8 inches of snow fell on Stockholm overnight Wednesday.


Severe weather in Kauai, Hawaii


-Several Hawaiian fights in Lihue Airport cancelled due to bad weather.


-Almost three inches of rain has been recorded in Lihue within the last 24 hours.


New Zealand


Three people have been killed and at least seven injured after severe weather - including an apparent tornado - hit Auckland. 150 homes were damaged after the tornado ripped through an Auckland suburb.

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