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Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Southern Hemisphere: In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 18s (Ilsa), located approximately 341 nm east-northeast of Learmonth, Australia, is tracking southeastward at 13 knots.

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Iran – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) reported heavy rain and flash floods in several provinces in the north and west of Iran after heavy rain on 12 April 2023. Heavy rain and flooding have also affected areas of neighbouring Iraq. Heavy rain began on 12 April 2023. As of 13 April IRCS reported flooding in West Azarbaijan, Kermanshah, Ilam, Qazvin and Lorestan Province. At least three people have lost their lives as a result of the flooding. Fatalities were reported in Bukan, West Azerbaijan (1), Mehran, Ilam Province (1) and Alamut in Qazvin Province (1).

Florida, USA – Torrential rain of over 25 inches (635 mm) fell in 24 hours in Fort Lauderdale in South Florida, USA, triggering flash floods. Stranded cars littered the streets around Fort Lauderdale, the City of Dania Beach and surrounding parts of Broward County. As of early 13 April, Fort Lauderdale Police reported at least 8 roads in the city were still impassable. The City of Dania Beach also declared a State of Emergency, and officials urged residents to stay off the streets.

Philippines – Disaster authorities report 5 people have died and 1 is missing after flooding and storms in southern regions of the Philippines. A Low-Pressure Area (LPA) brought heavy rainfall to Davao and Soccsksargen Regions from 09 April 2023. In the Davao Region, flooding and storms occurred in Davao City, Digos City, Magsaysay and Santa Cruz in Davao del Sur Province. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRMMC) reported 5 people died from lightning strikes in Digos City. Eight homes were destroyed and 2 were damaged. In total 1,538 people from 318 households were affected. Almost 350 people were displaced and moved to evacuation centres.

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USA – Dangerous and deadly flash flooding – along with severe thunderstorms and at least one tornado – hit parts of the southern and central U.S. Friday while a late-season snowstorm was forecast to blanket portions of the Great Lakes. The Pacific Northwest also saw snow. A tornado tore through a rural area of the Mississippi Delta Friday night, causing injuries, widespread damage and downing power lines as severe weather that produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states.

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Indonesia – At least 4 people have died and 7 are missing after floods and landslides in the provinces of West Java, South Sulawesi, Lampung and South Sumatra in Indonesia over the last few days. Meanwhile, search and rescue operations at the site of the massive landslide in Serasan, Natuna Regency, have found the bodies of 46 victims. As of 12 March, 9 people were still missing.

Turkey – Disasters authorities in Turkey report that at least 14 people have now died in the flood that swept through areas of Şanlıurfa and Adıyaman in the southeast of the country on 15 March 2023.

USA – An atmospheric river dumped more torrential rain on California on Wednesday, forcing evacuations, power outages and road closures, while the remnants of a powerful Nor’easter blizzard buried much of upstate New York and New England under snow.

Cyclone Freddy

Cyclone Freddy, which finally dissipated after battering Southeast Africa, has likely broken a number of mindblowing records since it formed in early February. The monstrous storm has crossed the Indian Ocean and made landfall three separate times, and may be the most energetic and long-lasting storm ever recorded. Freddy was first named on Feb. 6 after forming off the north Australian coast. Since then, it has traveled more than 5,000 miles (8,000 kilometers) across the southern Indian Ocean to southeast Africa. The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Freddy has passed 300 people.

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USA – At least nine people died in tornadoes that destroyed homes and knocked out power to tens of thousands in the U.S. Southeast, and the death toll in hard-hit central Alabama was expected to rise. The storms on Thursday stretched from Mississippi to Georgia. At least five tornadoes touched down in central Alabama. One of those twisters potentially tracked about 150 miles (241 km) from southwest Selma, Alabama, to the Georgia-Alabama state line

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In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 05s (Darien), located approximately 713 nm east-southeast of Diego Garcia, is tracking southeastward at 01 knot.

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Saudi Arabia – Flash floods hit Saudi Arabia’s city of Mecca on Friday morning following a night of torrential rain, damaging vehicles and properties in the city. Video footage of the flash floods shows vehicles being swept away by torrents of water, while several main roads were closed off. Video footage from the Great Mosque of Mecca showed rain pouring on pilgrims and worshipers in the mosque’s courtyard.

USA – A powerful winter storm triggering weather alerts across the U.S. triggered major coastal flooding and downed trees across Long Island, Queens and parts of the Jersey Shore; travel is chaotic. Tri-state power outages peaked around 125,000 Friday morning but were drastically reduced by early afternoon; frigid temps could make more problems, though, so stay weather aware for weekend. Wind chill warnings are in effect for much of central and northwestern New Jersey, with the outside air feeling like -10 to -20 — which could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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In the Northwest Pacific Ocean: Tropical Depression 29w (Pakhar), located approximately 649 nm east-northeast of Manilia, Philippines, is tracking southeastward at 06 knots.

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USA – A massive winter storm blew toward the center of the U.S. on Monday, threatening millions of people with heavy snow, freezing rain and flooding. A swath of country stretching from Montana into western Nebraska and Colorado was under blizzard warnings Monday, and the National Weather Service said that as much as 2 feet (61 centimeters) of snow was possible in some areas of western South Dakota and northwestern Nebraska. Meanwhile, ice and sleet were expected in the eastern Great Plains. Those farther south in Texas and Louisiana could get heavy rains with flash flooding, hail and tornadoes by Tuesday. The storm will continue southeast into Florida later in the week, forecasters said.

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USA – Residents in several towns across Louisiana and Mississippi took cover as tornado sirens blared late Tuesday, and forecasters warned of the threat of strong twisters capable of tracking long distances on the ground as a severe weather outbreak erupted in the Deep South. The National Weather Service confirmed that tornados hit the ground in Mississippi on Tuesday evening and Alabama was in the forecast path of the storms during the overnight hours.

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Wildfires – Europe

On Tuesday the wildland fire danger north of London reached the “Very Extreme” stage. At least 11 wildfires were being attended to across the UK involving almost 100 fire engines.

Hundreds of deaths have been attributed to the heat in Spain and Portugal since last week, and wildfires have forced tens of thousands of people out of their homes there, as well as in France. In southwestern France, wildfires have destroyed at least 19,000 hectares (47,000 acres) as temperatures rose to 108.8 degrees (42.7 Celsius) Monday, when dozens of locations set all-time highs. Conditions eased Tuesday when a cool oceanic air mass arrived overnight.

Wildfires – USA

More than 100 million Americans are under either a heat warning about dangerous conditions or heat advisories amid record temperatures, as 85 major wildfires burn in 13 US states, scorching more than 3m acres.

Officials said on Tuesday that 14 new large fires were reported: seven in Texas, two in Alaska and two in Washington, as well as one each in Arizona, California and Idaho. More than 6,800 wild-land firefighters, and other support staff, were deployed to fires across the US.

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Brazil – At least 3 people have died and thousands have been displaced after days of heavy rain in southern Brazil caused flooding and landslides in parts of Santa Catarina state. Parts of the state saw over 300 mm of rain in a 72 hour period to 05 May 2022. According to the state’s Civil Defence, São Martinho recorded 375.4 mm during this period and Anitápolis 338 mm. Civil Defence added that 115 municipalities have reported incidents related to the heavy rainfall and severe weather over the last few days, including floods, landslides, falling trees and collapsed buildings. A total of 44,000 people have been affected. Damage to homes has left a total of 7,618 people displaced. On 04 May classes in over 150 schools were suspended.

USA – Dozens of people have been rescued from flooding after parts of eastern Oklahoma and northwestern Arkansas saw very heavy rainfall overnight from 04 May 2022. The city of Rogers in Benton County, Arkansas recorded 114.3 mm (4.5 inches) in 24 hours to 05 May 2022. Muskogee in Oklahoma recorded 181.9 mm (7.16 inches) during the same period. In Oklahoma, the worst of the flash floods affected Okmulgee County. Significant damage was reported in nearby Seminole, Oklahoma, after a tornado ripped through the city.

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USA and Canada – Heavy rain, snowmelt and ice jams have caused widespread flooding in parts of Manitoba Province, Canada, and neighbouring North Dakota and Minnesota, USA, since late April 2022. The government of Manitoba reported that, since early April 2022, southern and southeastern Manitoba and the United States portion of the Red River basin have received 120 to 160 mm of precipitation, which is between 400 to 600 per cent of normal amounts. Ice jams along the Fisher River prompted a state of emergency for the Peguis First Nation on 28 April 2022. As of 02 May, as many as 1,000 people had evacuated. Roads, bridges and water infrastructure have all been adversely affected in the area and a boil water advisory has been issued. In North Dakota, the city of Valley City declared a flood emergency on 23 April 2022 due to the rising Sheyenne River. The river crested at 18.09 feet (5.514 metres) on 01 May, where Major Flood Stage is 17 feet (5.2 metres). In Minnesota, storms and heavy rainfall led to a state of emergency being declared. Several roads were temporarily closed in some locations, including Highways 92, 113, 220 and 317. The Sorlie Bridge in East Grand Forks was also closed to traffic. Flooding was reported in the city of Crookston and surrounding areas of Polk County after the Red Lake River broke its banks.

Spain – Firefighters and police rescued people from vehicles trapped in floods after a slow-moving storm brought very heavy rainfall to the Valencia Region in southeastern Spain on 03 May 2022. Several locations in the city of Valencia recorded more than 200 mm of rain in 24 hours to 03 May 2022. The weather station at Camins al Grau in the city recorded 260.9 mm. Other areas of the country have also seen severe weather in recent days. On 02 May, hail and heavy rain caused flooding and damages in parts of the Murcia Region. Hail and heavy rain also affected areas further north, including parts of the capital, Madrid. Madrid 112 reported 29 incidents, including 16 interventions for flood water clearance, mostly in Leganés and Móstoles.

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In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 08s (Batsirai), located approximately 637 nm east-north-east of Port Louis, Mauritius, is tracking west-northwestward at 09 knots.

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USA – A nor’easter with hurricane-force wind gusts battered much of the East Coast on Saturday, flinging heavy snow that made travel treacherous or impossible, flooding coastlines, and threatening to leave bitter cold in its wake. The storm thrashed parts of 10 states, with blizzard warnings that stretched from Virginia to Maine. Philadelphia and New York saw plenty of wind and snow, but Boston was in the crosshairs. The city tied its record for biggest single-day snowfall, with 23.6 inches (60 centimeters), the National Weather Service said.

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In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 03p (Ruby), located approximately 648 nm northwest of Noumea, New Caledonia, is tracking south- southeastward at 11 knots.

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USA – Dozens of devastating tornadoes roared through six US states overnight, leaving more than 80 people dead and dozens missing Saturday in what President Joe Biden said was likely to be “one of the largest” storm outbreaks in American history. More than 70 people are believed to have been killed in Kentucky alone, many of them workers at a candle factory, while at least six died in an Amazon warehouse in Illinois where they were on the night shift processing orders ahead of Christmas. The western Kentucky town of Mayfield was reduced to “matchsticks”. The small town of 10,000 people was described as “ground zero” by officials, and appeared post-apocalyptic: city blocks leveled; historic homes and buildings beaten down to their slabs; tree trunks stripped of their branches; cars overturned in fields.

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Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

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In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Storm Peter is located about 245 mi…390 km ene of the northern Leeward islands with maximum sustained winds…50 mph…85 km/h. Present movement…wnw or 290 degrees at 14 mph…22 km/h.

Tropical Storm Rose is located about 550 mi…885 km w of the southernmost Cabo Verde islands with maximum sustained winds…40 mph…65 km/h. Present movement…nw or 315 degrees at 15 mph…24 km/h.

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USA – Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Alabama, USA on 18 September 2021. Roads were closed and one person died in a vehicle caught in flood water in Tuscaloosa.

Chad – Ongoing flooding in the country of Chad in north-central Africa has affected almost 250,000 people. Flooding first struck parts of the country in late June and the start of the rainy season. Five people died in south-western Tandjilé Region on 26 June. By late July flooding had affected thousands of people across the regions of Tandjilé, Mandoul, Ennedi-Ouest, N’Djamena and Batha. Flooding has affected 246,851 people from 41,267 families across 400 villages. Fifteen people have lost their lives and 17 are reported missing. A total of 329 people have been injured.

India – Heavy rains from 15 September 2021 caused severe flooding in several districts of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. Disaster authorities in the country reported as many as 58 people have lost their lives in incidents related to severe weather from15 to 19 September. In a 24 hour period to 15 September 2021, Fursatganj recorded 186 mm of rain, Sultanpur 118 mm and Lucknow 107 mm. The following day Barabanki saw 176 mm, Lucknow a further 128 mm, Kanpur 102 mm and Hardoi 112 mm. The rain caused river levels to rise and as of 17 September, the Kwano, Sarda, Ganges and Ghagra rivers were above danger levels in several districts including Gonda, Ayodhya, Kheri, Badaun and Ballia.

Nigeria – The UN reports that over 100,000 people have been directly affected by flash floods in Adamawa State of northeastern Nigeria, including the state capital Yola. The UN has warned of an increased risk of cholera in the region. The number of suspected cholera cases continued to climb across 6 LGAs of Yola North, Yola South, Shelleng, Gombi, Girei and Fufore. As of 7 September, 169 cases and 7 fatalities had been reported.

Uganda – Severe flooding and damaging landslides struck in Eastern Region of Uganda after heavy rainfall from 17 September 2021. One person died and 3 were hospitalised after a landslide destroyed a house in Kapchorwa district. Red Cross reported several landslides in Kapachorwa after close to 10 hours of heavy rain. Waters from the swollen Manafwa river were affecting areas in Mbale. Several villages in Kween district also saw flooding.

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In the Atlantic Ocean: Post Tropical Cyclone Ida is located about 25 mi…40 km ne of Montauk point New York and about 130 mi…210 km ene of New York City with maximum sustained winds…40 mph…65 km/h. Present movement…ne or 50 degrees at 28 mph…44 km/h.

Hurricane Larry is located about 545 mi…875 km wsw of the southernmost Cabo Verde islands with maximum sustained winds…75 mph…120 km/h. Pesent movement…w or 280 degrees at 20 mph…31 km/h.

In the Northwest Pacific Ocean: Tropical depression 17w (Seventeen), located approximately 1186 nm southeast of Misawa, Japan, is tracking northwestward at 07 knots.

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Spain – Civil Protection in Catalonia, Spain, reported severe flash floods in areas of Montsià and Baix Ebre on 01 September 2021. Fast flowing flood waters swept through streets in Alcanar, dragging along cars, trees and furniture. Images shared on Social Media showed around 6 wrecked cars that had been swept from the town and dumped onto the beach. Catalonia’s regional weather service Meteocat said 233.5 mm of rain fell in Alcanar in 24 hours on 01 September, including 77.7 mm in 30 minutes. The nearby town of Port dels Alfacs recorded 51.5 mm of rain in 30 minutes. Other areas of Spain also saw severe weather, including thousands of lighting strikes and heavy rain. Train services between Madrid and Toledo were interrupted.

USA – While parts of Louisiana are still under water after storm surge and torrential rain from Hurricane Ida, remnants of the storm have moved north, dumping heavy rainfall and causing flooding in parts of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Maryland. Destructive floods hit parts of Southwest Virginia in the previous 24 hours.

India – At least one person has died and many more reported missing after heavy rain caused flash floods in parts of Maharashtra state in India. Meanwhile in the north of the country 5 people have died and 2 are still missing after a landslide in Uttarakhand. The Girna river and tributaries broke their banks. Flooding also affected parts of the city of Jalgaon, bringing traffic to a standstill and causing damage to property and businesses. Flooding was also reported in parts of Ahmednagar district.

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Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

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In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Depression Ida is located about 135 mi…220 km w of Roanoke Virginiam and about 135 mi…215 km ne of Knoxville Tennessee with maximum sustained winds…30 mph…45 km/h. Present movement…ne or 55 degrees at 24 mph…39 km/h.

Tropical Depression Kate is located about 895 mi…1440 km ne of the northernLleeward islands with maximum sustained winds…35 mph…55 km/h. Present movement…nnw or 340 degrees at 9 mph…15 km/h.

Tropical Storm Larry is located about 135 mi…220 km w of Roanoke Virginiam and about 135 mi…215 km ne of Knoxville Tennessee with maximum sustained winds…30 mph…45 km/h. Present movement…ne or 55 degrees at 24 mph…39 km/h.

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USA – Raging flash floods and mudslides caused by the remnants of hurricane Ida swept through parts of Buchanan County, Virginia, on 31 August 2021. More than 20 homes were destroyed in the small community of Hurley situated in a valley along Knox Creek. Around 60 people were evacuated with some taking shelter in a local church.

Thailand – Disaster authorities in Thailand report that heavy rainfall and flooding has affected 10 provinces over the last few days, affecting over 320,000 people mostly in central areas of the country. Much of the foooding was minor and no injuries or deaths were reported as of 31 August 2021.