Category Storm Alert

Torrential #Rain Causes #FlashFloods and #Landslides in #Mersin, #Turkey

Twitter Photo: @anadoluimages Severe weather including strong winds, rain and snow has affected wide areas of Turkey over the last few days. At least 2 people have lost their lives after heavy rain triggered landslides and flooding in the southern…

Deadly #FlashFloods and record #rainfall in #Tennessee and #Alabama, #USA

Storms brought record rainfall to parts of Tennessee and Alabama from 29 December, causing flash flooding in which 2 people died. In Tennessee, several roads were closed in Williamson County, where the Emergency Management Agency reported 2 water rescues. One…

Eight killed as #storm #Elsa batters southern #Europe

More #Floods After #Storm Hits South and West, #France

A powerful storm hit parts of southern and western France late on 12 December. Winds of up to 174 km/h caused major damages. Heavy rain and flooding was reported in some areas. At least 2 people have died and thousands…

Flash #Floods After #Storm Dumps 120mm of #Rain in 1 Hour in #Queensland, #Australia

Severe weather impacted parts of south-east Queensland, Australia, from 12 to 13 December, 2019. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology reported rainfall rates of 120mm per hour in Southport, Queensland. Cars were left submerged after streets flooded. Queensland Fire and Emergency responded…

#Storms Turn Deadly, Worst #Flooding in 50 Years in #Venice, #Italy

Floods in Venice, 12 November 2019. Photo: Commune of Venice Severe weather has affected wide areas of Italy since 11 November has caused the worst flooding in 50 years in southern regions. Strong winds, heavy rain and seasonal high tides…