Heavy rainfall in NSW causes evacuations
The heaviest rain season Australian state New South Wales has seen for more than 30 years has put an end to the wildfires raging in the province, but the torrential downpour has now led authorities to issue flood warnings and order evacuations in several towns, with more than 50 schools closing down due to severe flooding, with more expected to come.
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India’s biggest city sees heaviest single-day rain in 46 years
Colaba area of India’s biggest city Mumbai reported its heaviest single-day rainfall in August in 46 years on Wednesday, rain and cyclonic winds with a speed of up to 107kmph hit the city and its neighboring areas disrupted suburban train and bus services. All offices, barring essential services, remained shut
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Hurricane Hanna arrives in Southern Texas
Hurricane Hanna arrives in Southern Texas
According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Hanna has made landfall in southern Texas, with US officials warning of life-threatening storm surge, strong winds and heavy rains. Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 32 counties, saying the coronavirus outbreak would complicate the work of the emergency services. Hanna made landfall on Padre Island on Saturday, With winds up to 90mph (145km/h), the storm was tearing roofs off homes
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Australia to isolate 6.6 million people
Australia to isolate 6.6 million people
Australia will isolate 6.6 million people in the state of Victoria from the rest of the nation at 11.59 p.m. on Tuesday, as authorities take drastic action to control a coronavirus outbreak in the city of Melbourne. The border between Victoria and New South Wales (NSW), Australia's two most-populous states will be closed for the first time since the pandemic began, Victorian State Premier Daniel Andrews announced Monday
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24 dead or missing as floods hit Japan
24 dead or missing as floods hit Japan
According to the latest reports, 15 people are believed dead and nine are missing on Japan's southern island of Kyushu as devastating rains cause flooding and landslides. Fourteen victims were found in the same flooded nursing home. The authorities have ordered more than 200,000 to evacuate and 10,000 soldiers are being sent to help rescuers. Heavy rain is predicted to continue overnight into Sunday.
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