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Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

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China - A massive landslide buried an industrial park in the southern Chinese city Shenzhen on Sunday morning. The number of casualties is unknown. At least 27 people remain missing, and rescuers have pulled four people alive from collapsed or buried buildings. About 1,500 rescue workers have been dispatched to the scene.The landslide occurred at 11:40 a.m. and covered an area of more than 215,000 square feet in Shenzhen’s Guangming New District, including the Liuxi Industrial Park. At least 900 people have been evacuated.

Philippines - Heavy rains pummelled the entire Philippines today, threatening to aggravate flooding that has prompted the government to declare a state of "national calamity". The number of deaths after a week of devastating weather has risen to 41, according to confirmed reports from national and local disaster monitoring agencies. Poor farming communities in the main southern island of Mindanao were flooded Saturday after at least two rivers burst their banks.

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Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

Tropical cyclone (tc) 01a (Ashobaa), located approximately 104 nm east-northeast of Masirah Island, Oman, is tracking westward at 05 knots

Tropical depression Three-E is located about 265 mi...425 km S of Acapulco Mexico with maximum sustained winds...35 mph...55 km/h. Present movement...NW or 305 degrees at 8 mph...13 km/h. Hazards affecting land - rainfall: locally heavy rains could spread over portions of the southern coast of Mexico, primarily in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero, during the next couple of days. Surf: swells associated with the depression are expected to increase near the coast of southern Mexico during the next few days. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

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Malaysia - A tornado in the Kinabatangan district of Sabah, Malaysia has flattened two buildings and blew off the roofs of several other structures at an oil palm plantation.

Nepal - A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall buried at least 21 people and left dozens missing as they were sleeping at night in six villages in Nepal's mountainous northeast. Rescuers dug out the bodies and searched the rubble for survivors in Taplejung district, about 310 miles east of the capital, Kathmandu. At least 24 people are missing but the number could be higher.

Louisiana, USA - A surging Red River that flooded northwest Louisiana this week, damaging hundreds of structures and displacing scores of people, slowly began to recede on Wednesday but was still expected to be above flood stage for several more days.

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Hailstorm in Poland

Hailstorm in Radom, a city in central Poland located 100 km south of Poland's capital, Warsaw, has damaged more than 50 houses and downed power lines and trees.

Heavy storms also hit the Pomeranian region on the Baltic coast.

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Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in Columbia, South Carolina, USA.

Heavy rainstorm has caused landslides and flooding in Hong Kong amidst a black rain storm warning.

The US Weather Service has confirmed the tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma on Monday, was a top-of-the-scale EF-5. Only 1 out of 1,000 tornadoes reach EF-5 levels.

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Tropical Cyclone Mahasen - After Effects

Cyclone Mahasen has spared Bangladesh from the worst extent of deaths and damage although it left 48 killed in its wake. This time there was early warning and most of the deaths occurred as victims ignored do's and don'ts issued by local authorities. More than 49,000 thatched houses were destroyed.

Indonesia - Monsoon set to break over Andamans under 'Mahasen' effect. The onset of the rains is expected to be normal this year, with raging cyclone Mahasen having played a big role facilitating it. The cyclone has churned up the seas and is trailed by strong band of southwesterly flows from South of the Equator.

Kathmandu - Cyclone Mahasen brings rain in Himalayas. It seems the Mahasen Cyclone in the Bay of Bengal has had a slight affect in the weather pattern of the Kathmandu Valley as the temperature has remained below normal for the past few days.

Avalanche on Mount Saipal, Nepal

At least seven people are reported to be missing in an avalanche in the Mount Saipal region of far-western Nepal. The avalanche hit a yarsagumba collectors group of nine people on Mt Saipal. Two people survived and reported the tragedy to locals at Kanda VDC.

Landslide in the Democratic Republic Congo

At least 47 people are missing following a landslide in in Rubaya in North Kivu province of Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). A rescue team has been working in the landslide zone but no survivors or bodies have been found.

Guangdong Hit as Deadly Floods Sweep Southern China - Update.

Flooding and landslides across nine southern Chinese provinces have killed more than 50 people and left 14 missing.

Guangdong was hardest hit, reporting 36 deaths after days of heavy rain. Six people have died in Jiangxi.

And further bad weather is forecast for Guangdong, with warnings of heavy wind and rain causing more flooding in the next few days.

Teams of relief workers have been sent to oversee the recovery efforts in the hardest hit areas, officials said.

Heavy rainstorms in Guangdong reportedly caused widespread flooding in the province's mountainous areas and affected nine cities including the provincial capital, Guangzhou.

Nearly 900,000 people had been affected across the state, with floods destroying 2,675 houses.

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Landslide, Flooding in Northern Italy

Flash flooding in northern Italy has killed at least one person. Flood damage is expected to run into the hundreds of millions of euros.

A landslide has blocked the railway outside Trento in the Valsugana valley between the Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige regions. Two buildings were also evacuated following a landslide in Monte Marenzo, in Lecco.

Tornado in Athens, Alabama, USA

The National Weather Service has confirmed that at least two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in the Athens and Elkmont areas.

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Hail and Tornadoes in Texas, USA

Six people are confirmed dead and as many as 100 injured as grape-fruit sized hail and tornadoes hit. One tornado ripped through a picturesque lakeside North Texas town, resulting in multiple fatalities and destroying or damaging homes. The death toll could climb higher as at least fourteen people are unaccounted for. Three tornadoes have been reported to have struck. The twisters damaged areas 5km east of Granbury that have about 110 homes. Another tornado hit the small town of Millsap, about 80km west of Fort Worth. Roof damage was reported to several houses and a barn was destroyed, but no injuries were reported. Hail as large as grapefruit also pelted the area around Mineral Wells.

Tropical cyclone Mahasen

Mahasen hit Bangladesh's southern coast, killing at least five. Hundreds of thousands of people in Bangladesh and Myanmar [Burma] were ordered Wednesday to move to safety as the cyclone barrelled towards low-lying coastal areas. A U.N. agency is warning that more than 4 million people could be in danger. Cyclone Mahasen buffeted Bangladesh's low-lying coast on Thursday, bearing down on the ports of Chittagong and Cox's Bazar, as tens of thousands of people huddled in shelters. Winds of up to 100 kph (60 mph) lashed the coast and whipped up waves, with an expected 2.1 metres (seven foot) storm surge and heavy rain likely to cause widespread flooding.

Tropical storm Alvin forms about 700 mi (1125 km) S of Manzanillo, Mexico. Alvin is the first tropical storm of the Eastern Pacific season and is expected to become a hurricane by Friday.

Severe Storms in England

Up to 3 inches of snow fell in Princetown in Dartmoor, Devon, Rhayader in Powys, and Newcastle-on-Clun in Shropshire – while Pembrey, Carmarthenshire, had 3 inches of rain in the 24 hours. The southern coast was hit hardest last night with police in Devon and Cornwall reporting slates coming off roofs and trees blocking roads, as rain lashed across much of the country. In Devon and Cornwall hundreds of homes were left without electricity. Residents were also bracing themselves for floods – with 14 separate alerts in place across the two counties.

Mudslide in Wrexham, Wales

Heavy rain has caused flooding and a mudslide in Wrexham. About 3ft (90cm) of mud was swept down a hillside road at Minera. There were 13 flood alerts in place across Wales today.

Deadly Landslide in Fujian, China

A landslide in Xiamen in southeast China's Fujian Province has claimed the lives of three people, including two children. Torrential rainfall caused the landslide at the Qianpu Flea Market in Xiamen early today.

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Tropical Storms

In the South Indian Ocean, Tropical Cyclone Jamala was located approximately 960 nm east-southeastward of Diego Garcia.

In the Indian Ocean, Tropical Cyclone Mahasen was located approximately 749 nm southward of Calcutta, India.

Landslide in Mizoram, India

Thunderstorm and landslides in Mizoram, India have claimed the lives of 10 people with seven reported missing. The landslide also swept away nine houses in the Laipuitland area.

Flooding in Northern Taiwan

Heavy rainfall collapsed near a school in Yangmingshan, Taipei. The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) has predicted more rainfall and flash flooding in Northern Taiwan today.

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Severe ice storm at Ochre Beach on Dauphin Lake in Manitoba, Canada has damaged at least 20 houses.

Landslide in Tianzhu County, Guizhou Province in China has claimed the lives of at least five people and injured three others.

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Landslide in Yiyang, China

Landslide in Zhaojiatang village, in Heshan district, Yiyang city in Hunan Province in China has claimedthe lives of two people.

Avalanche at Everest base camp

An avalanche above the second base camp of Mount Everest has killed one climber at an altitude of 7 000 meters.

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Flash floods in Mombasa, Kenya cut water supply to residents.

Heavy rainfall caused a 25-metre high landslide which damaged several cars near the Bukit Nanas monorail station in Jalan Sultan Ismail, Malaysia.

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Cyclone Zane forms off Australia's north Queensland coast

Tropical cyclone Zane, packing 100km/h winds, has formed off far north Queensland on the last day of the official cyclone season. The category-one system is predicted to hit the Queensland coast near Lockhart River on Cape York sometime tomorrow.

Massive landslip in Dorset, England

Landslip occurred at St Oswald's Bay, east of Durdle Door, on the Dorset coast. Several landslides occurred earlier this month at nearby White Nothe.

Floods in Oman

Heavy rainfall caused flooding in Wadis. At least 30 people were rescued from Ibri, Oman. At least 320 people have had to be rescued in the last seven days.

Lightning strikes have claimed two lives. At least three others were injured.

Power outages have also been reported in Ghubra and Al Khuwayr, Muscat.

Landslide in North Carolina, USA

Heavy rainfall has caused a landslide in North Carolina near the Tennessee border. The landslide also hit homes on Robert's Hill Road just outside Marshall.

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Seasonal flooding in Afghanistan's Baghlan province kills a child and damages more than 50 houses.

A landslide in Mawo Village near Bijie City of China has claimed the lives of at least three villagers. Eight villagers were buried in the landslide. Five people are still reported to be missing.

Tornado in Bulacan region of Philippines has badly damaged several houses. No injury has been reported.

Mudslide in Zojila, Kashmir along the Srinagar-Kargil Road has claimed the life of one person. The mudslide swept a Tata-Mobile vehicle carrying three people into a gorge. Zoji La is a high mountain pass in India.

Floods in Trinidad & Tobago. Farmers in Plum Mitan are facing a period of hardship after losing their crops to floods following two days of heavy rain.

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Landslide in Ecuador

Heavy rainfall caused landslide in Ecuador which has buried at least 14 people. The landslide occurred in Tabete in the Chinca district of Esmeraldas, a coastal province in Ecuador.

Flooding in Grafton, Illinois

Flood waters of the Mississippi River peak at more than 11 feet.

Fargo, North Dakota, is also preparing for flooding.

16 Tornadoes Tallied So Far This Year In Mississippi.

The number of tornadoes confirmed to have struck parts of Mississippi so far this year has risen to 16.

The National Weather Service reported Monday (April 22) that three tornadoes were confirmed from severe storms last Thursday in the Mississippi Delta region.

Landslide in Guizhou province of China claims 9

A landslide in Guizhou province in China has claimed the lives of nine people. At least two people are still missing.

Around 10,000 cubic meters of rock debris buried the workers. Rescue work is under way.

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Landslide in Western Kenya

Landslide in Olutrot village in Narok county destroyed several houses and buried two children.

Floods have also displaced about 1,920 people in Garissa after the Tana river burst its banks.

Flash flooding in southeast Iowa, USA

Heavy rainfall has caused flash flooding in southeast Iowa. Flash flood warnings have been issued to affected areas.

Tornado in Qixing, China

Tornado in the Qixing district of China has injured at least six people. The tornado also damaged twenty-two houses.

Hailstorms in Odisha, India

Hailstorms in Balasore area of Odisha have injured at least three people. Electricity and telecommunication facilities have also been disrupted.

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Dust storm in Chhattisgarh, India

 

Dust storm in Chhattisgarh, India has claimed the lives of at least six people. Storm injured around 25 people and damaged more than 150 houses. Train services were also affected.

 

Tropical Cyclone Imelda

 

Imelda continues to approach Mauritius and remains a threat to the islands.

 

Winds of 120Km/h have been recorded at Rodrigues Island. Cyclone Warning for Rodrigues is level four.

 

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At least four skiers have died in weekend avalanches in the French Alps. Three died in an avalanche in Dent Parrachee mountains in the Savoie region and one other died in an avalanche in Champsaur.

 

An avalanche in Kashmir, India has claimed the lives of at least three people.

 

A landslide has damaged more than 80 meters of the highway in Longchang Town, Kaili City in Guizhou Province of China.

 

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Landslide at Mine in Utah, USA

Massive landslide has occurred at Bingham Canyon Mine, Salt Lake City, Utah. No injury has been reported but the landslide has damaged roads, buildings and vehicles inside the pit.

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Tornado in Kemper County, Mississippi, USA has killed one person.

Heavy storm in Meghalaya, India has claimed the lives of three people and injured more than 50 others.

Hail storms in Georgia, Russia have caused extensive damage in the Tsinandali, Kisiskhevi and Kondoli areas.

Thunderstorm in Bangkok, Thailand has caused flooding and downed many trees. Numerous railway cars were also inundated.

More heavy rains in Argentina bring floods to Santa Fe.

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Landslide in Umbria, Italy

Landslide in central Umbria, Italy has injured twenty five people. The train traveling towards the city of Perugia got derailed by landslide.

Tropical Cyclone Imelda

Tropical Cyclone Imelda forms in the southern Indian Ocean 490 nm west-southwest of Diego Garcia. It is forecast to cause a potential threat to Mauritius.

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Albanian authorities say continuous rainfall is hampering efforts to address severe flooding that has left hundreds of homes swamped and without electricity or drinking water for the past three weeks.

Floods sweep across several Russian regions, people evacuated. Hundreds of people have been forced from their homes, their houses ‘particularly flooded’, in a number of Russian regions where river floods have intensified over the past 24 hours due to record snowfalls.

Tornado near Denver, in Colorado, USA has destroyed one mobile house and damaged two others.

Hailstorms with hail from 1 to 2 inches diameter hit Trego, Ellis and Rush counties in northwest Kansas, USA.

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Floods in Argentina - Update

Flash flooding has affected at least 350,000 people. The government in Argentina has declared three days of national mourning after flash floods killed 54 people. One of the heaviest storms ever recorded moved through the province hitting both the capital, Buenos Aires, and the city of La Plata. At least 48 people were killed in La Plata and six others in Buenos Aires. The provincial governor said La Plata had "never seen anything like it".

More than a quarter of a million people were without power in Buenos Aires by Wednesday. Thousands of cars were carried away by the floodwaters and hundreds of families had to be evacuated from their homes.

The city authorities said it was the heaviest April rainfall in a century.

Landslide in China

A landslide in Tongxin County, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China has claimed the lives of at least five people and injured two others.

The landslide occurred at 9:27 am Thursday morning when villagers were digging in a hill for a kind of fossil used as traditional Chinese medicine.

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Kenya: Passenger train services along the Nairobi-Mombasa railway line have been suspended after a bridge was swept away by raging floods near Mtito-Andei Township. Police and leaders said the flash floods have cut off rail services for the last two days. Heavy rains have been pounding many parts of the East African nation, causing floods and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.

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Landslide in Tibet

Landslide in Tibet has trapped at least 83 mine workers in the gold mining area of Maizhokunggar county of Lhasa.

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Landslide in Washington State, USA.

A landslide thundered through a subdivision in Washington state's Whidbey Island north of Seattle on Wednesday, destroying one home and threatening more than 30 others.

Landslide in Puchong, Malaysia

A landslide in Puchong, Malaysia has displaced about 300 people. However no casualties have been reported.

Hailstorm in Assam, India

Hailstorm in Assam, India has injured six people and damaged more than 50 houses.

The hailstorm caused damage in the following areas: Titabor, Rajabahar, Madhupur, Tipomia, Majuli, Numaligarh and Bongaon.

Wind Gust in Australia Claims 2

A wall collapsed due to strong wind gust on Swanston Street in Melbourne has claimed the lives of two pedestrians. A 19-year-old woman was also injured.

Floods in Malawi

Thousands of residents have been rendered homeless in the area of Traditional Authority Kilupula in Karonga district following severe floods that have destroyed their houses.

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Landslide in West Bandung, Indonesia

Landslide in west Bandung region of Indonesia has claimed six lives. 18 villagers are reported to be still missing.

The landslide buried nine houses in Cililin village of West Bandung, Java.

Flooding in Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania

Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in Dar city in Tanzania. The worst hit area is Kigogo.

The rain also destroyed bridges in Kinyerezi and Vingunguti.

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Flooding in Central Bulgaria

The Danube River in Bulgaria has reached critically high level.

Code yellow has been declared for dangerous weather over the whole of Bulgarian.

Emergency situation is still effective in Gabrovo, and the towns of Dryanovo and Tryavna.

Severe Storms in the United States

A tornado in Rutherford County in Tennessee destroyed several mobile houses.

Lightning caused fire on the roof of Fairview Middle School in Franklin but it didn't harm students.

Large hail stones injured two people in Mississippi.

Lightning Strike - New York City.

Snowstorms in Quebec, Canada

Heavy snowstorms have hit Quebec and the Maritimes in Canada.

More than 50 schools are closed due to severe weather in Quebec.

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A tornado hit Hunan Province in China early Wednesday and has claimed three lives and injured thirty others.

Death toll from landslide north of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil has risen to 24.

Floods in Leicestershire, England continue after heavy rains with many roads remaining closed.