Monday, 6 May 2013

Storms and Floods

Flash floods in Gampaha, Sri Lanka


Flash floods in Wattala and Gampaha, Sri Lanka have affected about 480 people with 81 families living in four evacuation centers.


Flooding in New Zealand


Flooding and landslips reported at State Highway 1 between Blenheim and Seddon. Weld and Dashwood Passes are worst affected by the floods.


MetService New Zealand has recorded more than 500 lightning strikes in Central New Zealand last night including about 100 in Wellington alone.


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Heavy rainfall has also caused flash flooding in Wellington, Christchurch and Marlborough. Air New Zealand has suspended all flights out of Wellington Airport.


Other News:


Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, USA downing trees and power lines.


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Death toll rises to 25 in Saudi Arabia's floods.

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