Storms and Floods

Avalanche in Alps, Italy

-Two Italian skiers killed in avalanche in Alps.

-The avalanche disaster occurred near the town of Moeno in the Val di Fiemme, a valley in the South Tyrol area.

Flooding in Netanya, Israel

-Flooding in Netanya, Israel closed down the Tel Aviv-Haifa railway line. Israel's Train Services halted trains from traveling between Haifa and Tel Aviv.

-Seven people were rescued from floods at Herzliya railway station by local fireman.

-Storms damaged power lines and cut power in Ramat Gan area.

-Snow is forecast to fall on Mount Hermon, and more rain is expected to fall as far south as the Sharon.

Flooding in South Sulawesi, Indonesia

-At least five people killed due to flooding disaster in the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi.

-Victims were swept away by floodwaters in the South Sulawesi regencies of Gowa, Jeneponto and Pangkep.

-Flooding and landslides also disrupted travel along highways, including the Maros-Bone route.

-Following National Search and Rescue Agency, floods caused damages to thousands of houses and public facilities.

Flooding in Rukungiri, Uganda

-Floods displaced 500 people in Rwenshama fishing village in Bwambara sub-county, Rukungiri district of Uganda.

-Displaced people are currently living at Rwenshama Primary School and Rwenshama Health Centre.

Flooding in South Cotabato, Philippines

-Overflow of river caused flooding in Esperanza, Poblacion, Lapuz, Liberty, San Jose, Simsiman and Matapol villages of Cotabato, Philippines.

-Floods caused damage to agriculture and to a bridge and other properties in Norala town in South Cotabato.

-More flash floods and landslides is forecast in parts of Mindanao due to rain from a low-pressure area.

Unusual Cold in Kathmandu

-Mercury has fallen below zero in capital Kathmandu of Nepal for first time in five years. Following Nepal Meteorological officials, the minimum temperature today morning was recorded -0.2 degree Celsius in Kathmandu.