Sunday, 31 March 2013

Storms and Floods

Flash floods in Mauritius


Massive flash flooding in Mauritius has claimed eight lives. The floods have injured 82 others. Six people died in the flooding in Caudan underground tunnel.


Several accidents have been reported across Mauritius. Dozens of vehicles collided each other at Port Louis.


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Lightning strikes in Uttar Pradesh, India


Lightning strikes have claimed eight lives and injured nine others. Lightning claimed three lives in Chandauli and Meerut each, two in Ghazipur and one in Sambhal.


Avalanche close to the Glencoe Ski Centre, Scotland


One person is reported to be missing in an avalanche in the Etive Glades, close to Glencoe Ski Centre.


Around 30 people including Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team are involved in the search operation.


Other News


North Dakota Governor has declared a state wide flood emergency. The worst spring flooding is expected on the Red River in eastern North Dakota, USA.


Tornado in Hokitika, New Zealand has injured one person. The twister touched down about at 12.30am and tore off roofs from several houses including Railway Hotel Motel in Weld Street.

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