Category State Of Disaster Alert

Severe storm watch for York Region issued by Environment Canada

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for York Region Meteorologists with Environment Canada were tracking a severe thunderstorm heading toward the area that is capable of producing very strong wind gusts, heavy rains and dime to ping pong…

Severe flooding devastates 1000’s in Sri Lanka

More rains to come warns Met Dept ; people in vulnerable areas asked to be vigilant Several areas in the upcountry have been hit by floods, a rare occurrence according to the Meteorological Department. More than 2,000 people have been…

Thousands flee as cyclone strikes villages in Pakistan

Hundreds of fishermen missing after tropical cyclone Naunak hits southern coastal region Thousands of residents have fled hundreds of villages in south and southwestern Pakistan after tropical cyclone Naunak struck the region. About 2,000 residents fled the worst-affected district of…

Devastating flooding causes mayhem to thousands in Paraguay

The cresting of the Paraguay River is driving out of their homes the most vulnerable inhabitants of Asuncion, rural immigrants who for decades have been settling on the banks of the city’s often dry riverbeds in search of a better…

Flash flooding causes two dozen homes to be evacuated in Prince George’s County, USA

Heavy storms drenched Prince George’s County on Tuesday morning, causing dramatic flash flooding that left drivers stranded on rain-soaked roads and forced residents of about two dozen homes to be evacuated. No injuries were reported.   Hit by the most…

Severe weather hits Central Florida, storm damage reported

More storms passed through Central Florida as severe thunderstorm alerts were issued and storm damage was reported Tuesday.   The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Volusia, Sumter, Marion, Lake and Polk counties Tuesday night.   In Orange…

Cyclone strength winds up to 190kmh strikes New Zealand

Cyclone-strength winds and heavy rain have caused chaos in Auckland, Northland, Waikato and the Coromandel Peninsula Emergency services were kept busy as winds gusting up to 190kmh brought down trees, cut power and damaged properties. Tens of thousands of homes…