Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
In the North Indian Ocean: Tropical cyclone 01a (Tauktae), located approximately 140 nm northwest of Mumbai, India, is tracking northward at 08 knots.
Newsbytes:
India – Tropical Cyclone Tauktae left a trail of destruction as it moved north over the Arabian Sea, passing close to the western coast of India. Tauktae made landfall in Gujarat on 17 May and is forecast to weaken. According to India’s Disaster Management Division, as of 17 May, as many as 23 people had died in the storm, mostly as a result of wind damage but also flooding and rough seas. As many as 127 people were thought to be missing after severe sea conditions and high waves caused a vessel to sink off the coast of Mumbai. A total of 197 house have ben completely destroyed and almost 7,000 homes damaged including 3,534 in Maharashtra and 2,427 in Kerala, but also in the states / territories of Lakshadweep, Goa, Karnataka and Gujarat. As many as 217,458 people have evacuated their homes, mostly in Gujarat, where 203,509 were displaced.
Slovakia – Emergency authorities report that one person has died in flash flooding which struck in Žarnovica district, Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia. Severe flash flooding struck the village of Rudno nad Hronom in Žarnovica district on 17 May 2021. The dam of a reservoir near the village is thought to have broken after recent heavy rainfall. The ensuing flood waters damaged homes and dragged vehicles through streets of the village.
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