Mar 02
Tuesday
Winter Storm “Xynthia” Hit Europe Hard
Xanthia rages through Europe
France was hit the hardest. It was a tropical cyclone that ripped through the coastal areas and in France leaving 45 people dead.
The storms aftermath has been declared as a national catastrophe. Many people drowned in the heavy flooding as the waters rose unexpectedly.
There are many people still without places to stay. They are concerned with getting these people into safe areas as the waters are still possibly rising.
Water backed up through toilets, got as high as the house gutters leaving people stranded on roof tops. Others were helped out of the area by boats and some were flown out.
There were about 1 million homes without electrical power on Sunday afternoon.
The storm was also felt in Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium and England.
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33 People Perish in Mexico Flood Waters
no responses - Posted 02.09.10
In Mexico City ,there have been 174 schools closed due to the large amount of rain falling and high water. Water overflowing from the sewers on Friday spilled out into the streets flooding the area with the sewage water. It has been spilling out since last Friday and will continue ...continue
no responses - Posted 02.09.10
In Mexico City ,there have been 174 schools closed due to the large amount of rain falling and high water. Water overflowing from the sewers on Friday spilled out into the streets flooding the area with the sewage water. It has been spilling out since last Friday and will continue ...continue
83 On Board Ship That Sank
no responses - Posted 12.18.09
In Lebanon, a ship with 83 passengers, crew and possibly animals on it went down Thursday. It sank about 11 miles out from Tripoli, Lebanon. The ship was from Uruguayan. It was carrying animals in route for Tartous, Syria. At this time, it is not known it the ship had alread ...continue
no responses - Posted 12.18.09
In Lebanon, a ship with 83 passengers, crew and possibly animals on it went down Thursday. It sank about 11 miles out from Tripoli, Lebanon. The ship was from Uruguayan. It was carrying animals in route for Tartous, Syria. At this time, it is not known it the ship had alread ...continue
Deaths From Flooding In Saudi Arabia Rise
no responses - Posted 12.01.09
Saudi Arabia suffered from one of the densest rainfall this year. More rain fell then most any other year. The number of people who have perished due to the flooding has reached about 100. There are still many people missing and feared dead. The number of people who died could rise ...continue
no responses - Posted 12.01.09
Saudi Arabia suffered from one of the densest rainfall this year. More rain fell then most any other year. The number of people who have perished due to the flooding has reached about 100. There are still many people missing and feared dead. The number of people who died could rise ...continue
Ferry Sinks in Indonesia
no responses - Posted 11.24.09
The boat was overloaded, not an uncommon incident. The passenger quota was at 273. It seems that even though the manifest recorded 240 passengers it was later noted that there were 291 on board. The waters were rough, the wave 20 feet high. There was no warning according to a passenger. ...continue
no responses - Posted 11.24.09
The boat was overloaded, not an uncommon incident. The passenger quota was at 273. It seems that even though the manifest recorded 240 passengers it was later noted that there were 291 on board. The waters were rough, the wave 20 feet high. There was no warning according to a passenger. ...continue
Many Perish in El Salvador as Water Rises
no responses - Posted 11.08.09
The rains were not the fault of the latest hurricane Ida which did pass on the east side of El Salvador. There was another low pressure system that passed through at approximately the same time. Ground giving away and bridges falling caused major troubles for getting to people in the town ...continue
no responses - Posted 11.08.09
The rains were not the fault of the latest hurricane Ida which did pass on the east side of El Salvador. There was another low pressure system that passed through at approximately the same time. Ground giving away and bridges falling caused major troubles for getting to people in the town ...continue
Mirinae storm in Vietnam(update death victims)
no responses - Posted 11.07.09
Vietnam government have stepped up rescue and relief campaigns as soon as a mighty storm deserted at least 99 civilians dead within the country's central region. The previous 22 civilians were reported after tropical storm Mirinae punched on Monday, spoiling hundreds of houses and displacing thousands within a region still reeling ...continue
no responses - Posted 11.07.09
Vietnam government have stepped up rescue and relief campaigns as soon as a mighty storm deserted at least 99 civilians dead within the country's central region. The previous 22 civilians were reported after tropical storm Mirinae punched on Monday, spoiling hundreds of houses and displacing thousands within a region still reeling ...continue
Philippines Hit by 4th Typhoon This Month
no responses - Posted 11.01.09
In only a months time, the Philippines have had 4 major storms move through consisiting of down pours of rain, and additional flooding. Homes have been whipped away in the flood waters near the coast lines. The typhoon returned to the sea moving into the South China Sea and was down ...continue
no responses - Posted 11.01.09
In only a months time, the Philippines have had 4 major storms move through consisiting of down pours of rain, and additional flooding. Homes have been whipped away in the flood waters near the coast lines. The typhoon returned to the sea moving into the South China Sea and was down ...continue
Landslides Take 122 Lives in Phillippines
no responses - Posted 10.09.09
Thursday afternoon, Parma let loose on the Phillippines which were already soaked from prior storms. The rain fell on land that was already so fragile and wet that it gave out causing landslides. There has been a minimum of 122 people who have lost their life in the slides. Another 22 ...continue
no responses - Posted 10.09.09
Thursday afternoon, Parma let loose on the Phillippines which were already soaked from prior storms. The rain fell on land that was already so fragile and wet that it gave out causing landslides. There has been a minimum of 122 people who have lost their life in the slides. Another 22 ...continue
Train Derails leaving 7 Dead
no responses - Posted 10.05.09
In Thailand, a train on it's way to Bangkok had possibly more than 6 of it's 16 railroad cars go off the tracks during the uncontrolled rain falls. The train was traveling during the night hours. It had left the southern area of Trang state and was on it's way to ...continue
no responses - Posted 10.05.09
In Thailand, a train on it's way to Bangkok had possibly more than 6 of it's 16 railroad cars go off the tracks during the uncontrolled rain falls. The train was traveling during the night hours. It had left the southern area of Trang state and was on it's way to ...continue
Possibly As Many As 50 Perish in Landslide
no responses - Posted 10.04.09
In the southern parts of Italy, one of the most devastating landslides in 10 years occured on Friday. As of now, there are 80 people hurt and 21 have perished. There are another 40 being searched for. Heavy equipment has been brought it to help them dig faster through the muck as ...continue
no responses - Posted 10.04.09
In the southern parts of Italy, one of the most devastating landslides in 10 years occured on Friday. As of now, there are 80 people hurt and 21 have perished. There are another 40 being searched for. Heavy equipment has been brought it to help them dig faster through the muck as ...continue
Typhoon took more than 10 victims in Philippine.
no responses - Posted 10.04.09
MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- A Typhoon called Parma slain about 15 persons in the Philippines and was anticipated to stall, discarding more rainfall on the storm-drenched isles, agents said. Twelve persons past away in two landslides that enclosed their dwellings in Benquet province, encompassing two young children ages 8 ...continue
no responses - Posted 10.04.09
MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- A Typhoon called Parma slain about 15 persons in the Philippines and was anticipated to stall, discarding more rainfall on the storm-drenched isles, agents said. Twelve persons past away in two landslides that enclosed their dwellings in Benquet province, encompassing two young children ages 8 ...continue
Desert dust storm chokes Sydney
no responses - Posted 09.24.09
Red sand storm had hit the major city of Australia’s east coast, Sydney and Brisbane. Visibility was so bad that airplane and ferry service needed to be diverted and disrupted. It said the sand storm is common happened in the red center of Australia, but somehow it is special this ...continue
no responses - Posted 09.24.09
Red sand storm had hit the major city of Australia’s east coast, Sydney and Brisbane. Visibility was so bad that airplane and ferry service needed to be diverted and disrupted. It said the sand storm is common happened in the red center of Australia, but somehow it is special this ...continue
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