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The NWS issued a special marine warning for the region, with forecasters predicting winds over 35 mph and steep waves.
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The owner of the farm said heavy rain and lightning was experienced in the area from midnight. He said he had several milch cows among the cattle that died and that it would incur a heavy loss. The navy had taken step to bury the carcasses.
The carcass of cattle were buried after post-mortem by Veterinary Department and in the presence of Arang Police. Social worker Chaon Kumar Sahu informed Gaon Vikas Samiti operates the Gothan, where cattle are kept so as to protect the crops. The Samiti is running the gothan for past two years. Samiti is looks after the arrangement of fodder and maintenance. There was a wide-spread grief and panic in the village after the incident as a big crowd had gathered to see the dead cattle. Entire village was plunged into deep mourn.
President Macky Sall activated the Plan Orsec - Organisation de la Réponse de Sécurité Civile - after heavy rainfall from 05 September 2020 caused widespread flooding, including in the capital, Dakar.
Senegal's National Agency for Civil Aviation and Meteorology (Anacim) said that the areas of Joal, Khombole, Sokone, Passy, Thiare and Toubacouta all recorded more than 200mm of rain in 24 hours on 05 September. Parts of the capital recorded more than 100mm of rain on 05 September.
Local media reported that at least 6 people have died as result of flooding in several parts of the country on 05 and 06 September. Fatalities were reported in the regions of Dakar (1), Kaolack (2) and Sédhiou (3).
According to the United States Geological Survey website the first quake, which struck at 6:12pm, measured 6.2 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres with its epicentre about 73 kms north north east of Port Vila.
The second measured 5.7 and hit at 6:29pm it was also at a depth of 10kms but its epicentre was a little closer at 75kms north north east of Vila.
Residents in Port Vila were shaken by quakes but so far there have been no reports of any serious damage.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre reported there was no threat of a Tsunami from either quake.
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The quake had a depth of 120.9 km, according to the USGS.
The Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said the offshore quake hit at a depth of 143 km, about 26km southeast of Don Marcelino town at 11.23pm local time.
Comment: This is the fourth magnitude 6+ quake registered within 24 hours across the planet - the other 3 being:
- Strong mag. 6.6 earthquake near central mid- Atlantic Ridge
- Pacific 6.2M earthquake strikes off Vanuatu
- 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Coquimbo, Chile, EMSC says
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Farmers show rotten paddy saplings in flood-hit Gobindapur village of Kendrapara district.
Farmers show rotten paddy saplings in flood-hit Gobindapur village of Kendrapara district.
The receding water has revealed the extent of damage in flood-ravaged Kendrapara district with the worst hit being farmers.
Vast tracts of paddy fields in Aul, Pattamundai, Marsaghai, Derabishi and Rajkanika blocks have turned into swamps with rotting crops still submerged in water.
"The floods have completely shattered the rural economy. Farmers had spent huge amount of money to raise paddy saplings which have been damaged in the floods. With the deluge ruining our livelihood, we now stare at a bleak future," said Sarat Sahoo, a farmer of Manapur village under Rajkanika.
Following good rains during transplantation of paddy saplings three months back, farmers were expecting a bumper crop. But all hopes have been shattered.
Map of Egypt - Red Sea governorate official website
The western Sohag-Qena road, Sheikh-Fadl-Ras Ghareb road, Qift-Quseir road, Safaga-Sohag road, Luxor-Nag Hammadi road, Luxor-Wadi Gedid road, Ghareb-Minya were closed. Safaga-Sohag road, Luxor-Nag Hammadi road and Qift-Quseir road were reopened later after the weather improved, as the weather forecast had predicted sandy winds.
In western Luxor, rain falling down from Ruzaiqat mountain caused floods on Saturday night. The city council dispatched equipment to change the course of the torrent into flood drainage systems so it does not reach homes in this mountanious area.
Comment: Additionally this latest quake was the second magnitude 6.2 to strike near the island within 28 hours, see: Pacific 6.2M earthquake strikes off Vanuatu
It was also the fifth of magnitude 6 + recorded within 2 days across the planet: Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes near Mindanao, Philippines - 4th such strong quake within 24 hours globally