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Deadly floods and and landslides in Vietnam after 13 inches of rain in 24 hours


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Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:58 UTC
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The Disaster Management Authority in Vietnam reports that 2 people have died and 7 others injured in northern provinces following heavy rains and landslides from 26 September 2020.

Hanh Cu in Phu Tho recorded 338mm of rain in a 24 hour period to 27 September.

Rain triggered a landslide causing a house to collapse in Ha Hoa District, Phu Tho, killing 2 people.

Across the province, 7 people were reported injured and 3 bridges and roads at over 30 points were damaged or destroyed. As many as 61 houses were damaged in Phu Tho, while heavy rain in Lao Cai caused damage to 12 houses.

Rain related damage, in particular to crops, was also reported in Ha Giang and Yen Bai provinces.

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Flood inundates 17,135 hectares of croplands in Kurigram, Bangladesh - 6 inches of rain in 12 hours

Ariful Islam
Dhaka Tribune
Sun, 27 Sep 2020 13:23 UTC
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At least 60,000 people are marooned and road communication has been snapped in many parts of the districts

About 17,135 hectares of cropland has gone underwater in nine upazilas of Kurigram district during the fifth phase flooding triggered by the onrush of upstream water and heavy downpours.

The flood can damage homesteads and croplands of thousands in the district, say residents of these areas.

The local office of Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) says the district experienced 156 mm rainfall in the last 12 hours, from 10pm on Saturday to 10am on Sunday.

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Heavy rain triggers deadly floods in Meghalaya and Assam, India - at least 13 dead, 5 missing


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Sun, 27 Sep 2020 13:41 UTC
Flood rescue in Meghalaya, India, September 2020.
© Meghalaya PoliceFlood rescue in Meghalaya, India, September 2020.
Heavy rainfall over the last 5 days has caused deadly flooding and landslides in Meghalaya state in north eastern India. Also in the north east of the country, further flooding has been reported in Assam, where almost 180,000 people have been affected.

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Local media report that at least 13 people have died in floods and landslides in Meghalaya since heavy rainfall began around 22 September. State Disaster Management Authority said that 5 people remain missing while a total of 985 people in 37 villages across East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi districts have been affected.

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Flash floods hit SW Slovenia after torrential rain - at least 6 inches in just a few hours

Klemen Bandelj
YouTube
Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:57 UTC
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Torrential rainfall over the night and in the morning caused severe flash floods in SW Slovenia.

Locally, up to 6,7 inches of rain has fallen in just a few hours!

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Deadly flash floods in Gilan Province, Iran


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Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:39 UTC
Floods in Talesh County Gilan Province, Iran, September 2020.
© Iran Red CrescentFloods in Talesh County Gilan Province, Iran, September 2020.
At least 2 people died after flash floods struck in northern Iran.

According to the Iranian Red Crescent, heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in Talesh County in the northern province of Gilan on 20 September.

Flooding caused damage to homes, roads and bridges in 6 villages of the county. Two fatalities were reported.

Iranian Red Crescent has distributed relief items such as tents, blankets, hygiene items and food.

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Floods and landslides kill 17 in past 3 days in Nepal


Khabarhub.com
Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:01 UTC
The landslide occurred around 50 metres
© Hobindra BogatiThe landslide occurred around 50 metres above the two-storey stone and mud house in Syangja.
Seventeen people have died from floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains in the last three days in Nepal.

According to the National Emergency Operation Center of the Home Ministry, 17 people died in the period of three days from Tuesday to Thursday due to natural disasters.

Similarly, 15 others have gone missing during the same period, according to the records maintained by the Center.

A total of 14 people died on Thursday alone. Over 90 percent of damages were caused by the landslides, said Murari Wasti, the chief of the Center.


Comment: Sadly, to be added to this total - 307 killed, 100 missing due to floods and landslides in past 3 months across Nepal

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Rise in incidence of cyclones over the north Indian Ocean (and floods)

Dr Harsh Vardhan
udaipurkiran.com
Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:40 UTC
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Based on the statistics during 1891-2017, on an average 5 cyclones develop over North Indian Ocean in a year with 4 developing over Bay of Bengal and 1 over Arabian Sea.

However, in the recent past increase in frequency had been observed in formation of cyclones in the North Indian Ocean.

Also studies show an increase in frequency of severe cyclones over Arabian Sea in recent years.

The details of Cyclones formed over North Indian Ocean during 2017 to 2019 follow:
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144,000 displaced by flooding - 60,000 hectares of crops damaged - 21,000 domestic animals killed in Afar, Ethiopia - a million affected across the country since July


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Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:20 UTC
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The government in Ethiopia reports that unprecedented flooding caused by the overflow of the Awash River has displaced more than 144,000 persons in Afar Regional State.

According to state disaster officials, the overflow of Kesem, Tendaho, and Koka dams on the Awash River were the cause of displacement of more than 144,000 people.

Flooding in the state has affected 240,000 people, demolished 105 schools, 200 rural roads, 6 bridges, and killed over 21,000 domestic animals. Flooding has also damaged around 60,000 hectares of crops and farmland.

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Heavy rain swamps Mumbai, India - nearly 16 inches in 48 hours


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Thu, 24 Sep 2020 10:05 UTC
It's been raining heavily in the country's financial capital -Mumbai- sin
It's been raining heavily in the country's financial capital Mumbai
Extremely heavy rainfall inundated wide areas of Mumbai, India, from 22 to 24 September. Local media report that Mumbai recorded nearly 400 mm in 48 hours.

Roads of the city were swamped, stranding several vehicles and causing traffic chaos. Flooding on railway lines disrupted rail services. Media reported some residents in the Kranti Nagar area of the city were evacuated.

Meanwhile rescue workers continue to look for possible survivors after an apartment building collapsed in Bhiwandi on the outskirts of Mumbai on 21 September. As of 24 September, 35 people had died in the disaster. Officials are still investigating the cause of the collapse.

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Adapt 2030 Ice Age Report: Out of place floods, hurricanes and freeze events


Adapt 2030
Thu, 24 Sep 2020 02:44 UTC
Beta and Teddy meet
© YouTube/Adapt 2030 (screen capture)
Biggest floods ever recorded in Ethiopia, right over the new Renaissance Dam, the largest in Africa that is beginning to fill, now with a super charge. I wonder who knew the cycles of change turning desert to grassland that would have billions to fund such a project. First ever cyclone to hit Portugal mainland and hurricanes Beta and Teddy connect across 3000 miles of Atlantic waters.


Comment: Adapt 2030 Ice Age Report: Controlling water in Africa, a Grand Solar Minimum cycle

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