Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the eastern Pacific Ocean: Hurricane Adrien is located about 445 mi…715 km ssw of the southern tip of Baja California with maximum sustained winds…100 mph…155 km/h. Present movement…wnw or 300 degrees at 7 mph…11 km/h.

Tropical Storm Beatriz is located about 100 mi…165 km wsw of Acapulco Mexico and about 270 mi…435 km se of Manzanillo Mexico with maximum sustained winds…60 mph…95 km/h. Present movement…nw or 305 degrees at 13 mph…20 km/h.

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South Africa – The death toll from torrential storms that struck KwaZulu-Natal has risen to at least seven people. The trail of destruction destroyed 70 homes and left over 150 people homeless. Disaster management teams are still on the ground to check if there are more casualties. Meanwhile, communities are now trying to salvage what’s left and rebuild from the ruins. Meanwhile the main road connecting South Africa to Namibia has been washed away by a flooding Orange River at Vioolsdrift. The road is expected to remain closed for some time to effect repairs.

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In the eastern Pacific Ocean: Hurricane Adrien is located about 440 mi…710 km wsw of manzanillo mexico maximum sustained winds…85 mph…140 km/h present movement…wnw or 285 degrees at 8 mph…13 km/h.

Tropical Depression Two-E is located about 155 mi…250 km sw of Puerto Angel Mexico and about 210 mi…335 km sse of Acapulco Mexico with maximum sustained winds…35 mph…55 km/h. Present movement…nw or 310 degrees at 14 mph…22 km/h.

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Chile Floods Hit Bee Populations – Extreme weather events in Chile, including major recent floods and wildfires earlier this year, are devastating colonies of the humble bee, a key pollinator for crops of avocados and almonds in one of the global south’s key food producing countries. Heavy rainfall in the last week has caused floods that have blocked off roads and prompted evacuations in the center of the country in what has been described as the worst weather front in a decade. That follows major fires at the start of the year. Chile’s bee population, hit hard in recent years by drought, is important for pollinating many of the South American country’s export crops including cherries, blueberries and apples, part of a multi-billion dollar food industry. Over 3,000 beehives were affected last week alone in heavy rains in Chile’s south-central region.

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In the eastern Pacific Ocean: Tropical Storm Adrien is located about 335 mi…540 km sw of Manzanillo Mexico with maximum sustained winds…65 mph…100 km/h. Present movement…w or 270 degrees at 9 mph…15 km/h.

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South Africa – One death has been reported in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal after a tornado and heavy downpours swept through parts of the city. A herdsman from Zwelisha was swept away by rapidly rising waters, and has not been found. Two people have been hospitalised for minor injuries after the extreme weather event hit the Durban north area, including the Inanda township.

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There are no current active tropical storm systems.

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China – At least three people have died, seven people are missing and around 900 others have been relocated to safer places due to flash floods and landslides in China on Tuesday, according to local media. The flash floods and landslides were caused by heavy rainfall in the uninhabited areas of the Wenchuan county of southwestern Sichuan province.

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There are no current active tropical storm systems.

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Romania – The Department for Emergency Situations in Romania reports that emergency crews have found the body of a person reported missing following severe flash flooding in Arad County. A short period of heavy rain triggered flooding in Arad County in the west of the country on 25 June 2023. Vehicles were swept away and homes flooded. Roads were left strewn with downed trees, mud and flood debris. Residents of flooded homes moved to higher floors for safety.

Mexico – One person has died and another is missing after flash floods in the state of Chiapas in Mexico following heavy rain. Almost 150 mm of rain fell in the state capital Tuxtla Gutiérrez in 24 hours to 25 June 2023, according to figures from Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (SMN) in Mexico. The previous day heavy rain fell in areas north of the city, with Ostuacán recording over 100 mm in 24 hours to 24 June. The heavy rain triggered severe flooding in the city of Tuxtla Gutiérrez overnight 23 to 24 June 2023. Roads were swamped with flood water up to 1 metre deep in some areas, with dozens of homes inundated. The force of the floods left around 25 vehicles stranded.

Chile – Heavy rainfall brought by a frontal system has impacted wide areas of Chile since 23 June 2023. Disaster authorities report at least 2 people have died and 6 are missing, while thousands have been displaced or left isolated. Since the start of the severe weather on 23 June, San José de Maipo in Santiago Metropolitan Region recorded 126.4 mm of rain. Retiro in Maule Region recorded 156.6 mm and Concepción in Biobío Region recorded 97.6 mm.

Kosovo – Two people have died in tragic circumstance following flash floods in western Kosovo. A short burst of torrential rain caused flash flooding in the municipality of Peja on 24 June 2023. The Hydrometeorological Institute of Kosovo reported 54.6 mm of rain fell in just over 1 hour during the evening of 24 June. This amount of rainfall in such a short period inevitably caused flooding, in particular in urban areas, the Institute said.

Ghana – At least 8 people have died as a result of flooding in several regions of Ghana over the last few days. Flooding affected parts of Greater Accra, Western and Ashanti Regions of Ghana after heavy downpours that began on 21 June 2023. Roads were blocked and traffic severely disrupted in Greater Accra on 21 June. Parts of Ga South Municipality were cut-off. Areas of Ga East Municipal District were also particularly badly affected. In Western Region, around 50 homes were damaged in Ahanta West Municipal District after flooding occurred also on 21 June. During the following days the Bonsa River broke its banks in Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal district, causing severe hardship for residents. Food, material possessions and homes have been damaged or destroyed.

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In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Storm Cindy is located about 430 mi…695 km ne of the Lesser Antilles with maximum sustained winds…50 mph…85 km/h. Present movement…nw or 320 degrees at 21 mph…33 km/h.

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India – The flood situation in Assam remained grave on June 24 with over 4.88 lakh people affected so far, an official report said. Major rivers remained in spate across the State with the meteorological department warning of more rainfall and thunderstorm in different parts. The Brahmaputra was flowing over the danger level in Nematighat (Jorhat). The water level of the Puthimari and Pagladiya rivers have breached the red mark in Kamrup and Nalbari districts respectively. Two persons have been killed in floods this year so far. A car was washed away after a river was flooded due to heavy rains in Haryana’s Panchkula on Sunday morning. The driver of the car was rescued and was admitted to a hospital.

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In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Storm Bret is located about 45 mi…70 km nne of Aruba and about 125 mi…200 km ene of nthrn tip of Quajira pnsula Colombia with maximum sustained winds…45 mph…75 km/h. Present movement…w or 270 degrees at 18 mph…30 km/h.

Tropical Storm Cindy is located about 675 mi…1090 km e of the Lesser Antilles with maximum sustained winds…60 mph…95 km/h. Present movement…wnw or 300 degrees at 15 mph…24 km/h.

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Nigeria -At least 116 houses and numerous vehicles have been submerged following flash floods that hit Trademore Estate in Abuja. The rain which started around 9 am on June 23 caused a traffic jam as residents were trapped in their houses. No loss of life has been reported yet.

Germany – Storms and heavy rain across a large swath of Germany flooded roads and forced the closure of some major railway routes on Friday, but there was no immediate word of any injuries. In the western city of Duisburg, the fire service said it rescued several people from cars that got stuck on flooded streets. Shops were flooded and streets inundated in the northern city of Braunschweig, and there were similar reports from Kassel. In Hattersheim, near Frankfurt, trees fell on houses and cars. Germany’s national railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, said that the main line between Hamburg and Berlin was closed because of storm damage, as was a major north-south route between Kassel and Goettingen.

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In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Storm Bret is located aabout 115 mi…185 km w of St. Vincent and about 420 mi…670 km e of Curacao with maximum sustained winds…60 mph…95 km/h. Present movement…w or 270 degrees at 18 mph…30 km/h.

Tropical Storm Cindy is located about 990 mi…1595 km e of the Lesser Antilles with maximum sustained winds…45 mph…75 km/h. Present movement…wnw or 285 degrees at 15 mph…24 km/h.

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In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Storm Bret is located about 200 mi…320 km e of Barbados with maximum sustained winds…70 mph…110 km/h. Present movement…w or 280 degrees at 15 mph…24 km/h.

Tropical Depression Four is located about 1395 mi…2240 km e of the Lesser Antilles with maximum sustained winds…35 mph…55 km/h. Present movement…w or 280 degrees at 12 mph…19 km/h.

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India – The flood situation in Assam deteriorated suddenly in the last 24 hours as the number of flood-affected population crossed 1 lakh for the first time this year, reports Kangkan Kalita. In the past 24 hours, 85,000 more people have been hit by the first wave of floods that has affected 20 districts and sub-divisions across the state as on Wednesday evening. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority in its evening flood bulletin, said 1,19,830 were facing deluge, of whom 48,967 are women and 17,652 children.

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In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Storm Bret is located about 645 mi…1040 km e of the Windward Islands with maximum sustained winds…60 mph…95 km/h. Present movement…w or 280 degrees at 16 mph…26 km/h.

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UK – Heavy rainfall sparked chaos across Britain. Downpours flooded schools and forced them to shut while commuters faced traffic jams and cancelled trains on roads and railways – as Met Office issues warning for more thunderstorms.

Ireland – Parts of Dublin and Kerry were hit with severe flooding on Tuesday. In Killarney a huge thunderstorm and heavy rainfall this afternoon has resulted in heavy flooding and power outages in Killarney – the third Kerry town to experience major floods in the past days. Parts of Dublin experienced severe flooding after a sudden downpour of rain just before 12pm. Large parts of Dublin 12 and Dublin 8 were affected by spot flooding and a number of manholes burst open.

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In the Atlantic Ocean: Tropical Storm Bret is located about 1130 mi…1815 km e of the southern Windward Islands with maximum sustained winds…40 mph…65 km/h. Present movement…w or 280 degrees at 17 mph…28 km/h.

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Nepal – Two people were killed and 28 are missing after major flooding and landslides caused by monsoon rains in eastern Nepal, authorities said. Roads and bridges have been damaged, making it difficult for rescuers to access affected areas. Forecasters warned that the rain would continue for days and issued alerts over river water levels. Monsoon rains from June to September are usually challenging for the South Asian country.

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South Africa – The death toll has risen to 14, with at least 100 people still missing. The floods have caused widespread damage to homes and businesses, and many people have been left homeless. The floods began on Monday, June 13, and have continued to batter the Western Cape province. The heavy rains have caused rivers and streams to overflow, and roads and bridges have been washed away. The floods have also caused landslides, which have further damaged infrastructure and homes. The South African government has declared a state of disaster in the Western Cape. Citrusdal has been cut off from the rest of the world after heavy floods caused a sinkhole on the R303 close to the Olifants River. The damage to power lines has left various areas without electricity and water infrastructure is also said to be under severe pressure, leaving little to no water in some areas, while hundreds of people are said to be displaced.

Greece – Streets and houses were flooded, trees fell and cars were swept away in Thessaloniki as the city was afflicted by bad weather on Saturday, June 17. Stormy weather hit most of the country, in the latest wave of unseasonable weather witnessed in Greece this summer. A Romanian tourist lost his life in the sea on Lefkada island and a canyoning instructor was recovered dead from a gorge on Mount Olympus.

Brazil – A winter storm slammed the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul with torrential rain on Friday, killing 11 people, leaving 20 missing and prompting a helicopter search and rescue for victims wading in flooded neighborhoods, the authorities said. The storm system that struck the country was an extra-tropical cyclone. Such storms have cold air at their core and are typically associated with cold fronts, meteorologists with the National Weather Service said.

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In the North Indian Ocean: Tropical cyclone 02a (Biparjoy), located approximately 125 nm southeast of Karachi, Pakistan is tracking northeastward at 06 knots. This is the final warning for this system.

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India – Wind-driven rain pelted the shores of western India and southern Pakistan as Cyclone Biparjoy pushed into the coast with the potential for a significant storm surge and flash floods from heavy rain. The two nations had moved 173,000 people to shelters ahead of the cyclone, and preparations were made to provide water and maintain communications after the storm passed. Pakistan’s southern province in Sindh, devastated by floods last summer, lies in the cyclone’s path.

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In the North Indian Ocean: Tropical cyclone 02a (Biparjoy), located approximately 126 nm south of Karachi, Pakistan is tracking northeastward at 03 knots.

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South Africa – Heavy rains and strong winds have left a trail of destruction in Cape Town, causing rivers to overflow, road closures, and severe flooding throughout the city. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued an Orange Level 6 warning for disruptive rain, leading to major disruption of traffic in the city and most parts of the Cape Winelands on Wednesday and Thursday.