Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.7 earthquake hits Fiji.
5.3 earthquake hits the southern mid-Atlantic ridge.
5.3 earthquake hits south of Tonga.
5.0 earthquake hits southern Iran.
5.0 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.0 earthquake hits near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan.
Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
In the Northwest Pacific Ocean: Typhoon 03w (Guchol), located approximately 537 nm south-southeast of Kadena AFB, Okinawa, Japan, is tracking north-northwestward at 06 knots.
In the North Indian Ocean: Tropical cyclone 02a (Biparjoy), located approximately 557 nm southeast of Masirah Island, is tracking north-northeastward at 04 knots.
Tropical cyclone 03a (Three), located approximately 151 nm south of Chittagong, is tracking eastward at 02 knots.
NewsBytes:
Iran – A period of severe weather has caused fatalities and damage to homes, infrastructure and livestock in various regions of Iran over the last few days, with floods reported in several provinces. The Iranian Red Crescent has been actively assisting flood-affected communities in 13 provinces throughout the country, focusing on Isfahan, Tehran, Semnan, Zanjan, Qazvin, and East Azerbaijan. The Ardestan district in Isfahan Province witnessed devastating floods that claimed the lives of at least four individuals. Additionally, 9 people sustained injuries, 2 were reported missing and at least 15 houses were destroyed due to the deluge. In the city of Ahar, located in East Azerbaijan Province, one person died while two others were injured as a result of heavy rain and flash floods.
Tropical Storms – Roundup of Tropical Storms:
There are no current tropical storm systems.
NewsBytes:
Pakistan/Iran Border – Five people died on Sunday due to rains and floods in different areas of Balochistan. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) officials said that several slum houses were damaged in Chagai and Panjgur, while Bolan Panjra Bridge and Sonari Bridge were partially vanished by Kohlu floodwaters due to recent heavy rains. Two people were killed in Khuzdar, and one each in Machh, Lasbela and Ketch in rain-related incidents. Traffic was suspended in Bolan area when alternate route of Panjara bridge was washed away. The Quetta-Karachi Highway near Lasbela was also washed away in the flood torrents. The alternative route of traffic to Karachi was affected while the Quetta-Sabi Highway was closed for all types of traffic. According to officials, after heavy rains and hailstorm in Pakistan-Afghan and Pakistan-Iran border areas of Balochistan, damages were reported in many areas including Kech, Turbat, Mand and Balu.
Florida, USA – EF-2 tornado flips cars, leaves damage trail in South Florida as storms race across Sunshine State on Saturday. The first round of storms triggered severe weather warnings and produced an EF-2 tornado packing 130-mph winds in northern Palm Beach County on Saturday. The second round prompted a Tornado Watch for more than 16 million people across the Florida Peninsula and the Keys on Sunday morning. The storms brought heavy rain and hail to many areas.
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.
NewsBytes:
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.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.4 earthquake hits northwestern Iran.
5.4 earthquake hits the Izu Islands off Japan.
5.0 earthquake hits the Izu Islands off Japan.
5.0 earthquake hits near the east coast of Honshu, Japan.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
6.4 earthquake hits Jujuy, Argentina.
5.9 earthquake hits Tajikistan.
5.7 earthquake hits near the north coast of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea.
5.6 earthquake hits the Babuyan Islands in the Philippines.
5.5 earthquake hits the Kermedec Islands.
5.4 earthquake hits Jujuy, Argentina.
5.3 earthquake hits central Turkey.
5.2 earthquake hits the Santa Cruz Islands.
5.1 earthquake hits the west Chile rise.
5.1 earthquake hits the Flores region, Indonesia.
5.1 earthquake hits northern Iran.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.1 earthquake hits northwestern Iran.
5.0 earthquake hits Alberta, Canada.
5.0 earthquake hits the State of Yap, Micronesia.
5.0 earthquake hits the Iran-Iraq border.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.6 earthquake hits Kepulauan Babar, Indonesia.
5.5 earthquake hits central Turkey.
5.1 earthquake hits southern Iran.
5.1 earthquake hits the Bonin Islands, Japan.
5.0 earthquake hits off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia.
5.0 earthquake hits the Banda Sea.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
6.2 earthquake hits the Turkey-Syria border.
5.8 earthquake hits Kodiak Island, Alaska.
5.3 earthquake hits southern Iran.
5.1 earthquake hits Iceland.
5.1 earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.
5.0 earthquake hits the South Sandwich Islands.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
7.0 earthquake hits the Molucca Sea.
6.3 earthquake hits Sulawesi, Indonesia.
5.6 earthquake hits northwestern Iran.
5.5 earthquake hits the Molucca Sea.
5.1 earthquake hits Tonga.
5.1 earthquake hits the Azores.
5.1 earthquake hits eastern New Guinea, Papua New Guinea.
5.0 earthquake hits the central Mediterranean Sea.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.2 earthquake hits near the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia.
5.2 earthquake hits the Pagan region, North Mariana Islands.
5.1 earthquake hits south of Java, Indonesia.
5.1 earthquake hits eastern Iran.
5.0 earthquake hits Salta, Argentina.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.8 earthquake hits the Ryukyu Islands off Japan.
5.6 earthquake hits the Balleny Islands.
5.5 earthquake hits the Kermedec Islands.
5.3 earthquake hits eastern Iran.
5.3 earthquake hits Bali, Indonesia.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.7 earthquake hits southern Iran.
5.4 earthquake hits North Island, New Zealand.
5.2 earthquake hits southern Sumatra, Indonesia.
5.0 earthquake hits off the east coast of Honshu, Japan.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.6 earthquake hits southeast of the Loyalty Islands.
5.3 earthquake hits southern Iran.
5.1 earthquake hits the Kermedec Islands.
5.0 earthquake hits near the east coast of Kamchatka.
5.0 earthquake hits the Solomon Islands.
5.0 earthquake hits Southern Alaska.
5.0 earthquake hits Kepulauan Aku, Indonesia.
Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global
5.7 earthquake hits the Turkey-Iran border.
5.6 earthquake hits the Peru-Ecuador border.
5.3 earthquake hits Antofagasta, Chile.
5.1 earthquake hits Catamarca, Argentina.
5.0 earthquake hits Kepulauan Tanimbar, Indonesia.
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