Storms and Floods

Tropical Cyclone Rusty

Rusty made landfall in Pardoo town in Western Australia.

A red alert has been issued by Australia's Department of Fire and Emergency Services for Pardoo and nearby Whim Creek. Similarly a blue alert is in effect between Nullagine and Newman.

Three main iron ore ports (including Rio Tinto and Fortescue Metals) in the Pilbara region (also the world's largest source of iron ore) were closed, but Port Hedland has escaped the brunt of the cyclone.

Tropical cyclone Rusty is forecast to bring rain to most parts of the Goldfields from today.

Rusty is the third tropical cyclone in Western Australia this season.

The death toll from tropical cyclone Haruna and heavy rains that battered Madagascar has risen to 23 with 16 people still missing

A tornado between Harbour Island and Davis Island in Tampa, Florida has damaged vehicles and roofs of several houses.

Flooding in Agusan del Sur, Philippines

Recent floods in Agusan del Sur have killed one and affected 49,000 persons.

Floods across Veruela, San Luis, Sta. Josefa, La Paz, Prosperidad and Loreto have also destroyed agricultural croplands.

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Tropical Cyclone Haruna

TC Haruna has now killed 10 people in Madagascar.

The cyclone destroyed around 70 percent of the southwestern city of Morombe.

This tropical disturbance is forecast to bring more rain in southern Madagascar in the coming two days.

Unusual Landslide in Spain

Heavy rains in recent weeks have caused a major landslide in Subiza, Spain that has devastated rural roads, farms and caused serious damage to two electrical towers that are at serious risk of falling.

The landslide is located on the southeast slope of Mount of Forgiveness, towards Bells, and therefore did not affect any house in the small town of Basin, of about 190 inhabitants. The dimensions of the land mass, which dragged stones and vegetation as a result of heavy rainfall, are calculated at 800 meters long and 700 wide.

Winter Storm hits Europe

Central Europe has been swept by a powerful cyclone.

Snow caused chaos on roads in Austria, with the situation particularly grave in the east. Heavy trucks cannot cope with the icy slopes; traffic jams stretch for many kilometers. Every hour new accidents are recorded at police stations. Local officials urge drivers to put chains on the wheels.

Cold weather and snow have also descended upon Croatia: frosts have hit resorts on the Adriatic coast, the seafronts and yachts are covered with snow and ice. Local services are toiling around the clock clearing streets. According to weather forecasts, the cyclone has no intention of letting up on the Balkans.

EF-1 tornado with estimated winds of 104 mph tore a damage path 4.5 miles long across parts of Sabine County, Texas, USA just after 1 p.m Friday.

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Floods in Athens, Greece

Floods in Athens have killed one. A 23-year-old has been found dead on a flooded road on the border of Halandri and Maroussi.

The rivers of Ilissos and Pivrodafni broke their banks. Flood water in Chalandri washed away several vehicles.

Heavy rain has flooded the Athens-Corinth national highway at the Skaramanga junction and parts of Piraeus, Drapetsona and Kalamaki.

Power outages were also caused in several districts of Attica.

It is believed to be one of the worst thunderstorm disaster since 1961. Weather in the greater Athens area is expected to improve in the afternoon.

Flooding in Catania, Italy

Flooding in Catania in Sicily, Italy has injured one person.

About 4 inches of rainfall is forecast in parts of north Georgia and all of central Georgia today.

Tropical Cyclone Haruna

Haruna has killed one person in Madagascar and is currently moving towards the southeast of the country at 10 km/hr. It is expected to leave Madagascar on Saturday.

Flooding in New South Wales, Australia

Flooding in New South Wales, Australia has killed two people.

Evacuation order has been issued for the people of Kempsey as the Macleay River rose above normal. Kempsey's central business district is expected to be flooded tonight (Saturday).

Evacuation order has also been issued for low-lying parts of Port Macquarie including around Grafton and Bellingen, as well as parts of Lismore.

The Pacific Highway is closed near Macksville and at South Grafton.

Flooding in Byron, Australia

Torrential rainfall has caused flooding in Byron, New South Wales region of Australia.

Flooding and landslips closed several roads including Mullumbimby Road.

A cyclone watch has been issued for the people between Cape Leveque to Dampier in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Australia.

Tornado has blown roofs of several houses in Clayton, Concordia Parish of Louisiana, USA. The tornado did not cause any injuries.

The ice storms in Arkansas, USA have caused power outage in Independence, Baxter, Carroll, Pope and Stone counties. The Midwest Snowstorm has killed two people. Some 320 flights have been canceled in St. Louis.

The US National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii.

Landslide in Mt. Diwalwal, Philippines

Landslide in Mt. Diwalwal in Monkayo, Compostela Valley, Philippines has killed one person.

The rain-triggered landslide also injured six others.

Avalanche in Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Canada

Avalanche in Revelstoke Mountain Resort in southeastern British Columbia has killed one and injured three others.

The Canadian Avalanche Center has upgraded the avalanche risk to "high" for most of British Columbia.

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Tropical Cyclone Haruna was located approximately 285 nm southwest of Antananarivo, Madagascar - currently tracking over southern Madagascar.

Flooding in Rwanda

Overall, the floods have affected around 11,346 people, especially in three districts of Rubavu, Musanze and Nyabihu, with several other marshland areas in the suburb areas of Kigali City. It is feared the floods could affect food security.

Wild Weather Causes Damage in North South Wales

Roofs have come off homes and businesses as severe weather hits northern NSW.

More than 20,000 homes between Ocean Shores and Port Macquarie have lost power as a result of the storms, Essential Energy said in a statement.

Winds up to 130km/h have been recorded along the coast.

The worst hit areas are on the coast around Ballina and Byron Bay, Yamba and Maclean, and Coffs Harbour.

U.S. Midwest Swaddled in Blanket of Snow

Powdery snow bombarded much of the nation's midsection Thursday, leaving as much as 17 inches in some places, shutting down airports, schools and state legislatures. 30 million people are in the path of the winter storm.

Near white out conditions, thunder snow and strong winds swept into the Midwest, bringing transportation to a halt in several states.

And in the South, a wintry mix of rain, snow and sleet created dangerous icy conditions.

Floods Displace Thousands in the Philippines

Close to 4,000 families moved to higher grounds after the Rio Grande de Mindanao overflowed due to continuous rains.

Worst hit by floods riverside barangays in the adjoining towns of Kabacan in North Cotabato, and Montawal and Pagalungan towns in Maguindanao. Seven of the 11 flooded areas -- Bulit, Pagagawan, Kayaga, Limbalod, Maridagao, Tunggol, and Talitay -- have become ghost villages as a result of the massive evacuation of villagers.

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Tropical Cyclone Haruna located approximately 375nm west-southwest of Antananarivo, Madagascar - expected to track over southern Madagascar on Thursday.

18 Die in Storms in India

Unseasonal thunderstorms claimed 18 lives and damaged crops in southern India over the weekend.

The deaths were reported from nine of 23 districts in Andhra Pradesh state.

Most victims were killed by lightning strikes, collapsed houses and electrocution.

Strong gales damaged about 1 150 houses across four districts. Rain and hail damaged rice, maize and other crops over 252 500 hectares.