Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone (tc) 19s (Faraji), located approximately 1269 nm east of Port Louis, Mauritius, is tracking west-southwestward at 06 knots.
Newsbytes:
Peru – Disaster authorities in Peru report that at least 1 person has died and over 300 homes were damaged after flash floods in Huánuco department. The disaster struck on 10 February after heavy rain caused the flooding of the Huamuco River (a small tributary of the Huallaga River) in Santa Rosa de Alto Yanajanca district, Marañón province. On the same day the Santa Martha river broke its banks flooding areas of La Morada district in Huánuco, damaging 70 houses, 3 public buildings, 4 bridges, as well as crops and roads.
Bolivia – Flooding has affected thousands of people in the departments of Beni and Santa Cruz in Bolivia since late January 2021. Disaster authorities report that over 35,000 families have now been affected by heavy rain and flooding across the country since the start of the year with 9 fatalities having been reported.
Philippines – At least one person has died after flooding in parts of Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. Flooding began after heavy rainfall from 08 February 2021. Borongan City in Eastern Samar Province recorded more than 117mm of rain in 24 hours to 09 February. Schools and offices were closed in Palo, Tolosa, Santa Fe, Alangalang, and San Miguel, as a result of flooding.
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