Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms

Tropical storm Yagi was located about 279 nm south-southwestward of Yokosuka, Japan. Yagi is expected to die out well before it reaches any land, according to the latest Japanese forecasts and Joint Typhoon Warning Center updates. Yagi is tracking further east than earlier forecast.

Sandstorm in Nevada, USA

A sandstorm in Northern Nevada has killed one and injured two others. The sandstorm caused a 26-vehicle pileup on Interstate 80 about 160 miles northeast of Reno.

Deadly Lightning in Nepal

Lightning strike in Baglung, Nepal has claimed the lives of at least two people with at least nine people having been injured of which three are in critical condition.

Submerged Village - Germany

As cars and homes lie abandoned, this was the scene of devastation today at Fischbeck in central Germany after the entire village became submerged when a dyke burst.

Unable to withstand pressure from the swollen river Elbe after weeks of heavy rain, the levee was breached overnight, prompting officials to evacuate ten villages in the area.

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