Monday, 8 April 2013

Storms and Floods

Flooding in Luanda, Angola


Floods in Luanda, Angola have killed at least nine people. Four people are still reported to be missing.


The floods have damaged more than 500 homes in Samba and Coreia areas.


A road near Luanda's port has been closed due to landslide.


Other News:


Flooding in coal mine in China. Two dead and seven people are reported to be missing in a flooded coal mine in Guizhou Province of China.


Flash floods and landslide in Penang, Malaysia. Heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslide in Penang, Malaysia. About 168mm rainfall has been recorded within three hours.


Storm in Japan over weekend has claimed the lives of at least three people. Deaths occurred in Yakushima, Hokkaido and Mie prefectures. Storm wind speeds of 41 m/s in Hokkaido and 33 m/s in Wakayama prefecture were recorded. More than 200 flights have been cancelled due to the bad weather.

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