Saturday, 2 August 2014

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms

In the North Atlantic:

Tropical Storm Bertha is located about 85 mi...155 km SW of St. Croix about 120 mi...135 km SSE of San Juan Puerto Rico with maximum sustained winds...50 mph...85 km/h. Present movement...WNW or 295 degrees at 22 mph...35 km/h.

In the Eastern Pacific:

Hurricane Iselle is located about 1330 mi...2140 km WSW of the southern tip of Baja California with maximum sustained winds...80 mph...130 km/h. Present movement...W or 280 degrees at 10 mph...17 km/h, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

In the Western Pacific:

Tropical storm 11w (Halong) is located approximately 825 nm southeast of Kadena AB, and is tracking westward at 07 knots.

Tropical storm 12w (Nakri) is located approximately 214 nm south-southwest of Kunsan AB and is tracking north-northwestward at 06 knots.

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NewsBytes:

Nepal - Massive landslide in Barabise area of Sindhupalchowk region of Nepal has blocked the Bhotekoshi river. Locals in Barhabishe, Lamesanghu, Khadichaur, Dolalghat, among other surrounding areas have moved to safety fearing that the blocked river may burst anytime. The administration is also discussing on dropping a bomb from a Nepal Army chopper and start the water flow. At least 8 people have been killed, with 18 reported to be missing.

Bhotekoshi river landslide Photo

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