Wednesday, 31 July 2013

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms

In the Eastern Pacific:

Tropical depression Flossie is located about about 145 mi (230 km) NW of Hilo, Hawaii. All tropical storm warnings have been discontinued. Tropical storm force wind gusts were possible overnight. Locally gusty winds will likely continue on Tuesday over the central and Western Islands.

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Gil has formed in the Pacific, far off the southern tip of California.

Floods in Yorkshire, England.

Extremely heavy rains have caused flood damage in Calder Valley and Todmorden, West Yorkshire. Walsden, near Todmorden in West Yorkshire, England has been hit by up to 18in (46cm) of water.

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Calder and its tributaries from Todmorden to Brighouse.

On the other side of the coin, the downpours have given relief from the heatwave that had been affecting the areas.

Yorkshire floods today natural calamities

Other News:

Lightning strike in Dolakha, Nepal has claimed the life of one person and injured thirty six others.

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