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Heavy rainfall floods parts of Bangkok, Thailand; more expected

Terry Fredrickson
Bangkok Post
Wed, 17 May 2017 13:37 UTC

Flooded roads and heavy traffic is a major inconvenience for pedestrians as well as motorists.

It's early in the rainy season, but Bangkok commuters are already fighting through flooded areas of the city and more rain is on the way.

Bangkok commuters were confronted Tuesday morning and again Wednesday with flooded streets and traffic congestion across the city following hours of torrential rain overnight.

Several major streets were under water, including all of Soi Sukhumvit 33, much of Sukhumvit Soi 22 around Sainampeung School and much of Lat Phrao Road, traffic police said.

Traffic came to a virtual standstill on Pracha Chuen Road leading to Phong Phet intersection.

Motorists reported the water in Soi Ramkhamhaeng 21 came half way up their vehicles' wheels.

The water was so deep in Lat Phrao 64, it was impassable for small vehicles. Pracharat Bamphen Road leading to Ratchadaphisek-Huai Khwang intersection was also flooded, traffic police said.

Grouse Mountain in British Columbia receives 25-cm (9 inches) dump of May snow

bc.ctvnews.ca
Tue, 16 May 2017 12:38 UTC

Grouse Mountain saw 25 cm of snow fall from May 15-16, 2017.

Monday night's heavy snowfall was good news for skiers and snowboarders in the Vancouver area but for not so much for drivers on mountain highways in the B.C. Interior.

Grouse Mountain saw a total of 25 centimetres of fresh snow skiers. Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour both remain closed for the season.

Meanwhile, snowfall is forecasted to continue in the Interior, and Environment Canada has sent out a warning to motorists to expect winter conditions between Hope and Kamloops, as well as along the Okanagan Connector from Merritt to Kelowna. Conditions are expected to get worse later in the day.

6 out-of-season weather events observed this spring

Linda Lam
The Weather Channel
Wed, 10 May 2017 14:45 UTC

Spring 2017 has produced interesting out-of-season weather conditions and in some cases new records have been set.

Below we take a look at several of these recent unusual occurrences.

1) Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season Off to Record Early Start

Tropical Storm Adrian formed May 9, setting a new record for earliest tropical cyclone formation in the northeast Pacific in the satellite era. The previous record was held by Hurricane Alma in 1990, which developed May 12 and became a named storm May 14.

Satellite image of Tropical Storm Adrian

Adrian formed off the coast of southern Mexico and impacts will depend on its track, which is uncertain given that Adrian is expected to be in an area of weak steering currents by this weekend.

Heavy rain, however is likely in portions of southern Mexico and the mountains of Guatemala, which could lead to flash flooding and mudslides. If Adrian stalls off the coast, then rain may persist in the region over several days, increasing the risk of flooding.

Comment: For more coverage on the extreme weather affecting the entire planet, check out our monthly SOTT Earth Changes Summaries. Last month:

SOTT Earth Changes Summary - April 2017: Extreme Weather, Planetary Upheaval, Meteor Fireballs

2 dead after tornadoes strike Oklahoma, Wisconsin

New York Daily News
Wed, 17 May 2017 04:53 UTC

© Dan Reiland/The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram via AP
Firefighters work the site of the damage after a tornado ripped through Prairie Lake Estates trailer home park, just north of Chetek, Wis., Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

At least two people were killed as a devastating storm system stretching from Texas to the Canadian border whipped up tornadoes, heavy rain and hail.

A tornado flattened several homes in a subdivision south of Elk City, Okla., about 7:15 p.m., about 110 miles west of A sofa sits on damaged trees after a tornado ripped through Prairie

One person was found dead in the storm's aftermath, fire officials said.

"A lot of tornado damage" was reported in the subdivision and surrounding rural area.

Strong winds brought down utility poles and lines, said Beckham County Emergency Management Director Lonnie Risenhoover. He added that cattle had been killed.

It's unclear how many people were injured during the storm.

Another tornado struck a rural area in western Oklahoma, leaving damage in its wake but no immediate reports of injuries.

Jamaica hit by 'abnormal' widespread flooding

Lisa Simpson
Royal Gazette
Tue, 16 May 2017 18:13 UTC

Jamaica has been hit by widespread flooding and a flash-flood warning has been issued for ten parishes, according to media reports.

However, the president of the Jamaica Association of Bermuda said it was still too early to determine the full extent of the damage.

With utilities and communications services affected, Orville Campbell urged Bermuda residents who are concerned about friends and family in Jamaica to stay abreast of developments through the news.

The flooding comes after a trough brought large amounts of rain three weeks ago. After heavy rains overnight, the Meteorological Service of Jamaica extended a flash-flood warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St Mary, Portland, St Thomas, Kingston, rural St Andrew, St Catherine, Clarendon, Manchester, St Elizabeth and Westmoreland, and a flash-flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Hanover, St James, Trelawny and St Ann. These will be in effect until 5pm in Jamaica.

Mr Campbell told The Royal Gazette that Jamaica regularly experiences flooding.

But he said this was "abnormal" because of the time of year and the widespread nature of the flooding.

"I am actually in the process of getting information," said Mr Campbell, who noted that the flooding had been "very, very extensive".

Fresh May snowfall in the Cascades, Washington

Benjamin Dery
king5.com
Tue, 16 May 2017 19:35 UTC

As this seems to be the winter that never ends, the Cascades are once again under winter weather headlines. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Washington Cascades until this evening, with accumulating snow as low as Snoqualmie Pass.

An unusually strong low-pressure system for this time of year is currently moving through the region. This movement brings colder temperatures into the mid-levels of the atmosphere. As the temperatures aloft fall, so does the snow level.

This morning, the snow level had fallen to around 3,000 feet. While it's not unusual to see May snow in the Cascades, it is somewhat rare to see accumulating snow this low this late in the year. If you're traveling over the mountain passes today, plan on encountering some slushy snowfall on the range of 1-4 inches. Above 4,500 feet, the totals will be closer to 6-12 inches.

Hailstorm damages crops of at least 900 farmers in Bulandshahr, India

The Times of India
Mon, 15 May 2017 19:13 UTC

A farmer looks at the damage caused to wheat crops after a hailstorm

Hailstorm, which hit parts of west UP on Friday evening, damaged standing crops of at least 900 farmers in 13 villages of Bulandshahr.

Crops in 239 hectares have been destroyed, district administration said. The district officials sent an elaborate report of the loss to the state government on Monday.

"Most of the loss is concentrated to Anupshaher block of Bulandshahr, where after the harvest of wheat crop in April, maize was sown. Hailstorm damaged crops in around 18 villages.

In five villages-- Ahmadnagar, Biroli, Putha, Jasar and Jasora-- the percentage of crop damaged was less than 33 per cent. But in the remaining 13 villages, it was either 33 per cent or more than that," said Himanshu Gupta, sub divisional magistrate (SDM) of Anupshaher.

Woman dies following attack by her own dog in Redding, Connecticut

Christopher Burns
The Redding Pilot
Mon, 15 May 2017 16:48 UTC

A Redding resident died at Danbury Hospital after being attacked by her own dog at a home on Deacon Abbott Street on Friday, May 12, Redding police reported Tuesday.

The dog is being held by Redding Police and an investigation into the situation is underway. Police are withholding the name of the victim until all family members can be notified.

According to Redding Police Chief Doug Fuchs, the victim was in a Deacon Abbott home when she was attacked by her own dog.

She suffered "very serious injuries" and was transported to Danbury Hospital, where she later died.

Dragon ice traps crab fishermen's boats in warming Arctic Oceans

Adapt 2030
You Tube
Tue, 16 May 2017 14:52 UTC

Dragon ice is a form of ice pancakes stacking on top of each other during prolonged gale force wind events. This was captured by research scientists from New Zealand on an expedition to Antarctica. Crab fishermen are asking for compensation as heavy ice delayed their season by several weeks due to huge icebergs and thick ice stretching for miles. New article explains the worlds oceans are warming 13% faster than thought, although the Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic and Antarctic all show cooling. Interesting.

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Hundreds evacuated, 1 feared dead following floods in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Richaed Davies
Floodlist
Tue, 16 May 2017 14:28 UTC

Several days of heavy rain has led to flooding in parts of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province in South Africa. Over 100 mm of rain fell in Durban in 24 hours, 14 to 15 May, 2017.

Dozens of flood rescues have been carried out and hundreds of people have evacuated their homes. One person is feared dead after his car was swept away in a flooded river in Umzinyathi District.

Flood rescues

KZN Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department (COGTA), which is responsible for disaster prevention and management, said that teams are intervening across the province, following the extreme weather induced by the cold front.

At least 22 people were rescued after they became trapped inside bus in flood water near Nseleni, outside Richards Bay. Swift responses by the disaster teams from King Cetshwayo municipality and uMhlathuze ensured that all passengers were rescued to safety.

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Earth Changes

Heavy rainfall floods parts of Bangkok, Thailand; more expected

Grouse Mountain in British Columbia receives 25-cm (9 inches) dump of May snow

6 out-of-season weather events observed this spring

2 dead after tornadoes strike Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Jamaica hit by 'abnormal' widespread flooding

Fresh May snowfall in the Cascades, Washington

Hailstorm damages crops of at least 900 farmers in Bulandshahr, India

Woman dies following attack by her own dog in Redding, Connecticut

Dragon ice traps crab fishermen's boats in warming Arctic Oceans

Hundreds evacuated, 1 feared dead following floods in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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