Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Storms and Floods

Flooding in Lebanon


Three killed and 55 others reported to be injured in flood disaster in Lebanon.


Rare storm and heavy rainfall blocked roads from the mountains to Beirut and other coastal areas of Lebanon.


Powerful winds at 100 km/hour cause damage along the coastal highway between Sidon and the rest of south Lebanon.


It is believed to be the strongest storms in the last 25 years.


Hundreds of people are trapped in their cars in Beirut, Karantina region of Lebanon.


Lebanon education ministry has announced the closure of all public and private schools on Tuesday (today) and Wednesday.


Israel has also been hit by flooding and forecasters predict the heavy rain will continue for another 48 hours.


Lebanon storm and floods damage photo natural disasters 2013


Tropical Storm Sonamu is expected to hit Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin in Pahang, Malaysia today and tomorrow. Downpours will coincide with high tide and many areas are likely to be flooded.

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