Category Rain Alert

Super typhoon Vongfong is forecast to strike Japan as a tropical storm at about 12:00 GMT on 13th October 2014

Super typhoon Vongfong is forecast to strike Japan as a tropical storm at about 12:00 GMT on 13 October. Data supplied by the US Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be…

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…

Typhoon Phanfone Lashing Japan; Tokyo, Osaka in Cyclone’s Path

Typhoon Phanfone is lashing southern Japan with strong wind, high waves and torrential rain as millions brace for what looks to be a direct impact.   At one point on Saturday, the U.S. military’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center analyzed 150…

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…

Massive landslide crushes homes killing at least 7 in Central China

Landslide burying several homes in central China’s Hubei Province killed at least 7 people on Saturday, authority said. According to local government report, the rain-triggered landslide tore through 4 houses in Xuan’en County of Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture…

Severe flooding causes mayhem in portions of Utah, USA

A large weather system has moved in from Arizona and is traveling north causing flash flooding issues in southern and central Utah and widespread rain throughout northern Utah, according to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City.   Brian…