Category Commuter Alert

Tornadoes, floods and gales batter Britain as drivers are stranded in roads swamped with water with more on the way

Stormy weather led to huge waves crashing into the harbour in Porthcawl, South Wales Tornadoes, floods and gales of up to 75mph are continuing to batter Britain, with drivers becoming stranded on roads swamped with water. Forecasters have warned there…

Severe Flash Flooding and Landslides Kill 59 People In Meghalaya, India

Fifty nine people died in flash flood and landslide triggered by cloud burst in Meghalaya, the state government said today.   “The number of deaths due to flash floods and landslides is 59 while five persons are still missing,” Deputy…

Severe Storm Batters Ireland

Winds of up to 72mph (117km/h) pounded Ireland overnight leaving up to 6,000 without power and disrupting morning commutes as emergency services were inundated with reports of fallen trees and blocked roads. The country was placed on orange alert as…

Severe storm causes mayhem in Northern Texas, USA

A fast-moving storm blew through North Texas on Thursday afternoon, leaving thousands without electricity and causing structure fires, downed trees and the collapse of a building in the heart of the Stockyards.   The University of Texas at Arlington had…

Landslide, flash floods hit several areas in Klang Valley, Malaysia

A landslide and flash floods occurred in several areas in the Klang Valley following an hour of heavy downpour this afternoon.   Head of Kuala Lumpur fire and rescue operation centre Samsol Maarif when contacted said the landslide occurred at…

Maximum Storm Red Alert has been issued to Southern France

French meteorologists have issued a Red Alert – the maximum warning – to residents in southern France due to heavy storms and the threat of flash flooding. Four people were killed in raging flood waters in the same area two…