Nocere – Earth Disasters

Heavy rains like the ones the fell in Sri Lanka always end in disaster. 7 people lost their lives and another possible million people are without homes to return to. The rains fell in the North Central and Eastern areas of Sri Lanka and has caused a wide area of destruction.

Most of the now homeless residents have been set up in shelters at welfare centers and help is being provided.

There are also 5 people who were sent out from the navy to help with the relief efforts...

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Tornado touches ground near Willmar on Friday. Tornado was destroying homes and damaging turkey farm, a mobile dealership and a equipment farm. Two people were injured. Both injuries were minor. Power was also down, so power company’s are restoring power for residents. Victims say:
“We watched the funnel cloud go to the east of us,” Della Underland told the West Central Tribune. “We were pretty shook up for a while, but I guess we are OK.”

Willmar Tornado touching down video:

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Taranaki settlement was yesterday hit by tornado and two barns were destroyed by twister. Linda Brown, on Everett Rd, said her family watched in terror from their house as the tornado formed in the sky, the Taranaki Daily News reported. A series of twisters struck Taranaki last year at this time leaving millions of dollars damage.

Source: NZ Herald

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Tropical Storm Bertha has formed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. This is second named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane season and its moving towards the west. Its too early to say if it will hit land. First tropical storm was named Arthur this season.

Source: IHT
Source: The Canadian press

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Cleanup is continuing in Morgan County after all day thunderstorm which flooded the hospital and knocked down trees. Brush City Administrator Monty Torres say: “People where gathering at rodeo when first lightning come, weather service have issued tornado warning. “About once or twice a year we get a pretty good rain storm but this one was a lot more rain, combined with the high winds, and it really did damage here”. Rodeo, parade and carnival will continue thanks to residents that worked hard to clean up streets.

Source: 9News

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