Sunday, 13 July 2014

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms

In the Western Pacific:

Tropical storm 09w (Rammasun) is located approximately 324 nm northwest of Yap and is tracking westward at 20 knots.

NewsBytes:

Bangladesh - Dyke collapse floods five villages in Patuakhali. A flood control embankment in Charipara area under Kalapara upazila of the district collapsed in the last two days, inundating at least 300 dwelling houses and over 2000 acres of agricultural land. Locals said at least a 300 feet area of the dyke collapsed due to high tide under the impact of full moon. Aman cultivation on over 2000 acres of land at Lebukhali, Mollakhali, Algee, Pangashia and Moricherkhali villages have become uncertain as saline water is entering the agricultural land through the breached portion.

Dyke collapse floods

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