Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Storms and Floods

Floods and landslides in Brazil


At least 16 people have been killed in landslides in a mountainous area north of Rio de Janeiro, after heavy rains. The landslides hit the city of Petropolis, about 40 miles (65km) north of Rio, after a river burst its banks and flooded the city centre. A baby and two emergency workers are among the victims.


Winds with speed of 100 km/hr uprooted roofs of houses along with many trees and electric poles. Heavy damage has been reported in Kantapada, Jaguleipada, Koilipur, Lahuni, Siko, Olaver, Balarampur, and Baghaboda areas.


Thunderstorm and tornado in Odisha, India


A thunderstorm and tornado in Odisha, India injured at least 12 people.


The tornado destroyed more than 200 houses in Aul and Rajkanika areas of Kendrapara district of Odisha. Winds with speeds of 100 km/hr uprooted roofs of houses along with many trees and electric poles. Heavy damage has been reported in Kantapada, Jaguleipada, Koilipur, Lahuni, Siko, Olaver, Balarampur, and Baghaboda areas. The area is still without power.


A boat capsized in river Kharasrota with 40 persons including 10 women and eight children in it but all of them were rescued by local villagers.


Tornado touches down in Tennessee, USA


A tornado touched down Monday afternoon in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The tornado was on the ground for about 4 1/2 miles.

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