Storms and Floods

Tropical Storm Isaac forms in the Atlantic and is heading towards the eastern Caribbean and the Leeward Islands.

Tropical Storm Bolaven forms in the Pacific and may enter the Philippine region as Typhoon Igme exists.

Torrential rains cause massive flooding in the Klang Valley, Malaysia.

Fresh floods reported from Dhemaji, India, affecting 25 000 people in 30 villages.

 

Storms

Tropical storm Ernesto heads for Jamaica and Mexico across the Caribbean. The storm is expected to strengthen and may reach hurricane strength over the next few days.

 

Earthquakes

5.4 Earthquake hits Mindanao in the Philippines.

5.1 Earthquake hits the Izu Islands off Japan.

5.1 Earthquake hits the small island of Auquilla, part of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean.

 

Floods and Drought

Floods in the Dominican Republic lead to the evacuation of at least 11 000 people from their homes.

Drought hit southern England now suffers floods as heavy rainstorms bring much needed relief.

Extra low water levels in the Colorado River in the USA due to drought and exceptionally light snowfall.