Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 11s (Freddy), located approximately 138 nm south-southwest of Antananarivo, Madagascar, is tracking westward at 14 knots.

Tropical cyclone 14s (Fourteen), located approximately 436 nm south-southeast of Diego Garcia, is tracking west-southwestward at 10 knots.

Newsbytes:

Brazil - At least 44 people have now lost their lives after torrential rain caused floods and landslides in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, on 19 February 2023. 18 adults and 5 children have received hospital treatment for injuries. Of this total, six are in a serious condition while 13 were described as stable. Large-scale rescue and relief efforts are ongoing. The accumulation of rain in the cities of the North Coast of São Paulo was the highest recorded in Brazil’s history. In 24 hours to 19 February, 682 mm of rain fell in Bertioga.

Tree Defence, UK - Thousands of trees are to be planted as part of a flood defence project in northern England. England’s Environment Agency said 7 hectares of woodland and over 5km of hedgerow are to be created as part of a large ‘aquagreen’ project that will store floodwater and reduce flood risk.