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Mozambique - Floods affect thousands in Maputo Province - 15.7 inches of rain in 24 hours, 6 dead (UPDATE)

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Fri, 10 Feb 2023 18:27 UTC
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Storms and heavy rain affected the city of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, and surrounding areas of Maputo Province on 08 February 2023.

Local media reported that heavy rain caused flooding in the city of Maputo, the suburb of Matola, and the nearby Boane District in Maputo Province. Roads have been cut and houses damaged. A collision between a train and road vehicle in Matola municipality was blamed on poor visibility and severe weather. Heavy rain caused several houses to partially collapse in the Ferroviário neighbourhood of Maputo city.

Quoting sources from the country's National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD), local media reported 2,400 families have been affected. Many are in a critical situation, INGD said.

One person died in a flooded house in the FPLM neighbourhood of Maputo city. It is thought the victim was electrocuted after power cables came into contact with flood water.


Comment: Update February 13

From Floodlist:
Mozambique - 6 Dead as Floods Worsen in Maputo Province

The flood situation has worsened in the city of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, and the surrounding province of Maputo, according to an updated report from the National Institute for Management and Reduction of Disaster Risk (INGD) of Mozambique.

Floods and torrential rain damaged homes in Maputo, Mozambique, February 2023.
© INGDFloods and torrential rain damaged homes in Maputo, Mozambique, February 2023.
As of 12 February, INGD reported 6 people have now lost their lives as a result of flooding and heavy rain in the region since 08 February. Two people have been seriously injured and 3 people reported missing.

According to figures from the World Meteorological Organization, over 400 mm of rain was recorded at the weather station in Mavalane in Maputo, in a 24-hour period to 08 February 2023. Since then heavy flows from flooded rivers upstream in South Africa and Eswatini have made their way into the Maputo, Incomati and Umbelúzi river systems in areas of Maputo province. Authorities began releases from the Pequenos Libombos dam after it reached capacity.

INGD reported a total of 36,700 people have now been affected by flooding, including over 16,000 in Maputo City and over 14,000 in Maputo Province.

Around 7,300 homes, 15 schools and 15 health centres have been damaged. INGD opened 10 emergency accommodation centres in Maputo, Boane, Namaacha and Matola. As of 12 February the centres were housing around 13,700 people.

INGD said it is providing assistance to the victims, guaranteeing food and non-food goods, in addition to providing health services.

The Provincial Delegation of the National Roads Administration (DPANE) reported that several important roads were impassable in areas near Matola, Boane, Goba, Catuane and Moamba.


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Sinkhole appears near the epicenter of earthquake in Turkey

Ece Nagihan
Expatguideturkey.com
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:06 UTC
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The sinkhole that emerged after the earthquake in the creek in Diyarbakir's Lice district continues to absorb the water.

Diyarbakır was among the provinces affected by two major earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaras.

More than 300 people lost their lives in the city, where many buildings were destroyed.

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6.1-magnitude quake hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand: USGS


China Daily
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:37 UTC
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 jolted Kermadec Islands, New Zealand at 09:18:07 GMT on Monday, the US Geological Survey said.

The epicenter, with a depth of 374.033 km, was initially determined to be at 29.5218 degrees south latitude and 177.9727 degrees west longitude.
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Attention

14 pilot whales strand ashore on beach in Ski Lanka, 3 dead


France24
Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:45 UTC
A Sri Lankan fisherman tries to push the pilot whales into deeper water off Kudawa
© STR/AFPA Sri Lankan fisherman tries to push the pilot whales into deeper water off Kudawa
Eleven pilot whales were saved on Saturday after they became stranded near the shore on Sri Lanka's west coast in the early hours, wildlife officials told AFP.

A navy team aided the rescue effort alongside local fishermen who raised the alarm when they spotted the pod after midnight near the resort village of Kudawa.

"There were 14 of them and three were dead on coming ashore," wildlife officer Eranda Gamage told AFP.

"They had to be taken into the deeper seas to drop them there so that they would not come back to the shore. The navy took them in their boats and dropped them."

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Black Cat

Leopard breaks into court and attacks 6 people in bloody rampage in Uttar Pradesh, India

Josh Milton
Metro (UK)
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:50 UTC
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A leopard broke into a courtroom in India and left several people injured.

Panic and fear seized the Ghaziabad District court premises in Uttar Pradesh, northern India, this afternoon when the bloodthirsty big cat barged in.

Chaotic footage from journalists and witnesses showed the leopard prowling around the court and attacking lawyers.

Video tweeted by Bharat Samachar reporter Lokesh Rai showed a victim with deep bite marks on his left forearm, while another cradled a cloth on his left ear as blood stained his shirt.

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Cloud Precipitation

Venezuela - Rain triggers deadly landslide in Merida

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Fri, 10 Feb 2023 18:39 UTC
A landslide destroyed a bridge in Onia,
© Romny Ramírez and Emmanuel MéndezA landslide destroyed a bridge in Onia, Alberto Adriani, Merida, Venezuela, 08 February 2023. Photo via the Press Office of Alberto Adriani Mayor.
A landslide occurred in the state of Mérida, Venezuela, following heavy rain on 08 February 2023. Authorities report two people died and a bridge was destroyed.

A large part of a hillside collapsed near the banks of the Onia river in the settlement of Onia in Alberto Adriani municipality following heavy rainfall. Landslide debris fell onto a bridge on the river, killing two people who were crossing the bridge on a motorcycle. The victims were members of the same family. Jehyson Guzmán, Governor of Mérida extended his solidarity and condolences to the family of the victims. Other vehicles were also damaged in the incident.

The landslide also caused damage to homes and businesses in the area. Civil Protection said 4 families and 3 commercial properties were evacuated. The power supply in the area has been interrupted as a result of landslide damage.

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Four rare Cuvier's beaked whales spotted in Argaka, Cyprus


in-cyprus.philenews.com
Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:18 UTC
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Four endangered and very rare Cuvier's beaked whales on Thursday morning were spotted in the waters of Argaka, Paphos, apparently, after losing their whereabouts, philenews reports.

According to philenews, Argaka community leader informed the Fisheries Department and Vet Services that one calf was spotted off the area.

A lot of people in the area rushed to the spot and carried the large mammal deeper into the sea to continue its journey, preventing the worst from happening.

"Later, we received information saying that three more individuals of the species, were found in nearby beaches," the Fisheries Department said in an announcement.

"Two of them were alive and were carried back into the sea. A third one, unfortunately, was found dead," the Department added.


Comment: Its perhaps interesting to note that the disoriented whales were found quite close to a major fault line located just south of Cyprus, that runs from the nearby region recently affected by the catastrophic Turkey-Syria earthquakes. As shown below:

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Cloud Precipitation

South Africa - Flooding displaces hundreds in Eastern Cape, fatalities reported in Mpumalanga

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:24 UTC
Floods in Komania, Eastern Cape,
© Chris Hani District MunicipalityFloods in Komania, Eastern Cape, February 2023.
Flooding has displaced hundreds of people in the town of Komani (also known as Queenstown) in the Eastern Province of South Africa. Further east, two people have died and one is missing after being swept away by overflowing rivers in Mpumalanga Province. Flooding has impacted parts of the Kruger National Park where some camps have been closed.

Eastern Province

Rivers including the Komani River broke their banks on 08 February 2023, flooding areas of the town of Komani in Chris Hani District Municipality. Other areas of the district have since been affected.

According to Chris Hani District Municipality spokesperson, Bulelwa Ganyaza, "bad weather conditions continue to wreak havoc across the district as two more municipalities are affected. Some of the rivers are currently overflowing, affecting bridges in different parts of the district... Road infrastructure in these areas has been severely damaged," she said.

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Not over yet: Turkish seismologist warns of next massive earthquake


RT
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:58 UTC
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© AP Photo/Petros GiannakourisMehmet Nasir Duran, 67, sits on a chair, as heavy machines remove debris from a building, where five of his family members are trapped in Nurdagi, southeastern Turkey, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023
The Turkish expert claims а large-scale event could soon occur near the port of Canakkale

Another magnitude-7 earthquake could soon occur in western Türkiye, warns seismologist Dogan Perincek, noting that it could happen at any moment, according to his observations in the Marmara Sea.

Speaking to RIA News, the expert stated that massive earthquakes happen in the region around the port city of Canakkale about every 250 years. The last one, according to Perincek, was 287 years ago, meaning that "the time has come."

"For the past ten days, I have been recording increased seismic activity in Canakkale from the direction of the Sea of Marmara. I have engaged in daily monitoring and analysis of seismic activity in the country using special maps for more than ten years. For three years now, I have been predicting an earthquake in Canakkale," the scientist said.
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Cloud Precipitation

Brazil - Floods in Rio De Janeiro after 67mm (2.6 inches) of rain in 1 hour

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:32 UTC
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Storms and flash flooding struck the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Region in Brazil on 08 February 2023. Two people died in the storm, while dozens were rescued from flood waters. Flooding has also occurred in the Greater São Paulo Region in recent days. Authorities report one fatality and one person missing.

Rio de Janeiro

The Operations Centre of Rio de Janeiro declared a red alert after heavy rainfall that began late on 07 February 2023. The centre reported 30.4 mm of rain in 15 minutes and 67.4 mm in 1 hour at the Jardim Botânico weather station.

By early 08 February, the Operations Centre reported around 150 incidents across the city, including 100 roads flooded, damaged buildings and downed trees. Over 30 landslides were also reported. Around 20 schools have been closed. Areas of the municipality of Niterói across Guanabara Bay were also badly affected.

The Military Fire Brigade of the State of Rio de Janeiro (CBMERJ) rescued around 70 people trapped or stranded. CBMERJ reported two fatalities. A young person died when a building collapsed in Chácara do Céu in the north of the city. Another person died after being struck by lightning in Saquarema.

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