Friday, 22 March 2013

Storms and Floods

Tropical Cyclone Tim


Ex-tropical Cyclone Tim has crossed the coast near Innisfail in far north Queensland overnight Wednesday. Up to 300 millimetres of rain could be dumped across the Cassowary Coast over the next couple of days.


Tornadoes in Victoria, Australia


Two tornadoes hit Victoria, injuring 17 people, three in critical condition. The tornadoes hit along the Murray river and damaged several buildings in Yarrawonga, Bundalong, Rutherglen, Koonoomoo and Mulwala.


Victorian Tornado picture


Lightning in Nepal


At least five people have died in lightning strikes in Nepal. Lightning claimed lives in Sindhupalchowk, Sindhuli, Kaski and Gorkha districts.


Strong winds and scattered rain were reported across Nepal throughout the day.


Extreme Weather in Britain


Severe flooding has hit towns in west Cornwall as heavy rainfall sweeps across the county. The worst affected areas were Newlyn, Penzance, Mevagissy and St Ives.


Much of Britain faces a white weekend with widespread snow storms and strong winds, with Wales and Scotland expected to be most affected.

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