Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Atlanic Ocean: Potential Tropical Cyclone 15 is located about 160 mi...255 km sse of Kingston Jamaica and about 415 mi...665 km se of Grand Cayman with maximum sustained winds...40 mph...65 km/h. Present movement...w or 270 degrees at 12 mph...19 km/h.

In the Northwest Pacific Ocean: Tropical storm 26w (Nalgae), located approximately 291 nm northwest of Manila, Philippines, is tracking north-northwestward at 07 knots.

Tropical storm 27w (Twenty-seven), located approximately 101 west of Angur, is tracking west-southwestward at 13 knots.

Newsbytes:

Philippines - Disaster authorities in the Philippines report dozens of people are dead or missing after heavy rain from Tropical Storm Nalgae (known as Paeng in the Philippines) triggered flooding and landslides. A total of 379 incidents of flooding and 60 landslides were reported across the country as a result of heavy rain brought by Tropical Storm Nalgae. Over 40,000 people were pre-emptively evacuated before the storm hit. As of 30 October, a total of 364,746 people were displaced across the country, with many staying in 2,125 evacuation camps. The storm has impacted the lives of 932,077 across 46 provinces in 14 regions. As of 30 October, 37 fatalities had been confirmed and a further 11 reports were awaiting validation. Four people were confirmed missing and reports of 18 others missing were awaiting validation.