Storms and Floods

Tropical Cyclone Narelle

Tropical Cyclone Narelle (which is now a Category 4) is estimated to be 505 kilometres north of Exmouth and 505 kilometres northwest of Karratha and moving southwest at 12 kilometres per hour.

A Cyclone WARNING continues for coastal areas from Roebourne to Coral Bay, including Karratha, Dampier, Onslow and Exmouth.

A Cyclone WATCH continues for coastal areas from Coral Bay to Carnarvon.

Cold wave in Nepal

Cold wave in Nepal has killed so far 60 people this winter season.

Most of the victims are from the Terai districts of Nepal. Seven people died of cold in Bara and Rautahat districts yesterday night (Thursday).

Six were killed in Kailali and Kanchanpur districts and two others were killed in Jhapa yesterday only.

Strong winds also destroyed 13 houses at Khunde in Ward No. 4 and 5 of Khumjung VDC in Solukhumbu (gateway to Mount Everest).

Injured people are having treatment in local Khunde Hospital.

Avalanche in Kazbegi mountain, Georgia

Three Russian climbers reported to be killed in an avalanche disaster in Kazbegi mountains in Georgia.

A child who came along with the group was rescued and sent to hospital with frostbite.

Tornado in Batam, Indonesia

Tornado in Riau Islands city of Batam injured 200 people.

Tornado seriously injured a 10-year-old boy.

Tornado in Batam also destroyed two mosques, a government office and a gas station.

Flooding in South Island, New Zealand

Heavy rainfall caused flooding and closed roads in the South Island of New Zealand.

State Highways 94 from Lumsden to Te Anau and State Highway 73 from Cass to Arthurs Pass were closed because of flooding, washouts and slips.

Heavy storm also caused damage in Fiordland.

Flooding in Mindanao, Philippines

Flooding caused by a low pressure area (LPA) affected 3,000 people in Mindanao.

The flood affected persons are from Davao and Soccsksargen.

Butuan City is currently on Flood Alert Level 1 after a rise of two meters above sea level in Agusan river.

Tornado in Kaikoura, New Zealand

A tornado in Beach Rd, Kaikoura damaged several houses.

Twister cut power to around 250 Kaikoura homes.

China Landslide

A landslide has swept through a village in the steep, snow-dusted mountains of southern China, burying dozens of people and killing at least 16.

The landslide smothered 16 homes shortly after 8 am local time on Friday in Zhaojiagou village, and hours later more than 40 people were missing. The village is located in Zhenxiong county.

Severe weather across Mississippi and Louisiana

A statewide emergency was declared after storms rolled across Louisiana.

At least three tornadoes touched down in Louisiana Thursday morning: one near New Iberia, another in Breaux Bridge and a third near Plaquemine.

An industrial plant south of Plaquemine was damaged by a tornado.

Several mudslides reported at Natchez streets.

Floods affected Gentry High School in Indianola. Students were shifted when the classroom flooded.

There was also localized street flooding in parts of Vicksburg. Two people were rescued.

Downed trees were reported along the Natchez Trace and Mississippi Highway 547 near Port Gibson.

Storms and Floods

Flooding in Phattalung, Thailand

More than 3,500 families in five different districts of Phatthalung over the Gulf of Thailand have been affected by recent floods. Floods destroyed a bridge leading to Moo 10 village in tambon Khao Jiak in Muang district of Thailand. People of Pa Bon, Tamot, Kong Ra, Si Nakharin and Si Banphot are said to stay in a high alert. More floods and mudslides are expected in coming days.

 

Floods Continue to Wreak Havoc Across Kenya

Five more people have died in Pokot County as a result of mudslides and floods following heavy rains that have been experienced in various parts of the country. This brings to 18 the total number of deaths as a result of the mudslides in the area and flooding after River Wei Wei burst its banks. 26 other people are as yet unaccounted for. Additionally 200 families have been displaced. In Kerio Valley, 12 people have been confirmed dead as 10 others were reported missing after mudslides swept away homes. The dead are mostly children. 500 people from the area have been relocated to avert further loss of life.

Cold wave in Phoenix, Arizona, USA

A Freeze Warning is issued by the National Weather Service for much of central and southwest Arizona, including the Phoenix metro area.

Storms and Floods

Tropical Storm Wukong hits the Philippines

-The eye of the storm Wukong hit on Samar island on Wednesday.

-Flood and landslide warnings are issued across the central and southern Philippines.

-The Philippines is hit by about 20 major storms or typhoons each year.

 

Flood in Malaysia

-More than 10,8000 people displaced due to flood in the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. Recent floods have affected Terengganu, Kelantan and Pahang areas of Malaysia.

-The Kelantan River at the Guillemard Bridge in Tanah Merah, Golok River in Jenob, Tanah Merah and in Rantau Panjang are running above the danger level.

-A total 52 flood relief centres were now open all over Terengganu.

-Flood in Kuantan is expected to be worst since 1971.

 

Winter Storm in USA brings White Christmas - and Tornadoes

-A major winter storm system swept through the southern United States on Tuesday, bringing widespread snowfalls across the Midwest, spawning tornadoes in several states and killing two people in weather-related road accidents.

-A tornado struck Mobile, Alabama, home to about 200,000 people, at about 5 p.m. local time (2300 GMT). There were reports of damage to trees and widespread power outages, along with some structural damage, but no injuries or fatalities.

-Tornadoes also touched down in Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana, flattening houses and causing some injuries, according to the NWS.

Cold wave in Mahottari, Nepal

-Cold wave in Mahottari district of Nepal killed one people.

-People of Dhanusha, Mahottari and other eastern Terai districts of Nepal has been badly affected due to low temperature.

-So far 7 people have died due to bitter cold wave in the district this month.

Heat wave in Buenos Aires, Argentina

-A heat wave was hitting Buenos Aires province on Christmas Eve (34.4 degrees)

-The National Meteorological Service has issued an alert for heavy rain and hail for today.

Storms and Floods

Cold wave in Uttar Pradesh, India

-At least 26 people died in the last 24 hours because of the extreme cold in Uttar Pradesh region of India.

-Fatalities are from Basti, Jaunpur, Ballia, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Bhadohi and Chandauli.

-All schools and colleges in Lucknow are closed till January 5, 2013.

 -All major trains from the capital Delhi to Lucknow are running slow due to dense fog.

-Several flights to and from Lucknow were cancelled.

Avalanche in Russia

-An avalanche cut off the main road linking Russia to South Ossetia.

-Traffic along the road across the Russian-Georgian border are currently banned due to snowstorm and bad weather.

Monsoon brings heavy rains, flooding and cold weather to Thailand.

 

Strong tornadoes are forecast to hit parts of Alabama on Christmas day. Large hail are also expected along with storm.

Storms and Floods

Flooding in Dublin and Cork City, Ireland

-The Irish Coast Guard and Met Éireann have issued a weather alert for Dublin and Cork City of Ireland. Met Éireann warns of very high tides and 25mm of rainfall.

-Flooding expected in low-lying areas of Cork city, in parts of Kilkenny city and on the Gorey to Wexford Road.

-High tides have already caused flooding in Clontarf. Dublin City Council have a stock of sandbags for use in Sandymount and Clontarf. Coastal towns in the county including in Cobh, Bantry and Youghal are also flooded.

Flooding in Long Beach, California

-High tides caused flooding in Long Beach, California

-King tides occurs several times in a year when the Earth, moon and sun align in a way that increases gravitational pull on the Earth’s oceans, raising water levels several feet above normal high tides.

Tropical Cyclone Evan

-As of 12:00 UTC, TC Evan was located 585 nm east-northeast of Nadi, Fiji.

-Cyclone Evan is expected to hit Fiji on Sunday and is forecast to intensify into a category four or five storm.

Tornado in Cromwell, New Zealand

-Tornado destroyed several houses in Cromwell in Central Otago.

-No injury reported.

Cold wave in Bulgaria

-Severe Cold killed three people in Bulgaria. Bodies were found in Dupnitsa and Kyustendil in southwestern Bulgaria.

-Code orange alert is issued in the western Kyustendil and Pernik region of Bulgaria. A more moderate code yellow has been declared for 15 regions

– Blagoevgrad, Sofia, Sofia City, Vidin, Montana, Vratsa, Pleven, Lovech, Veliko Tarnovo, Gabrovo, Ruse, Targovishte, Razgrad, Shumen and Silistra.

-In western Bulgaria, the temperature is expected to fall to minus 22C.