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Storm Dennis raging towards Britain becomes a 'bomb cyclone' that is 'one of the strongest ever seen in the Atlantic'

Jemma Carr
Daily Mail
Sat, 15 Feb 2020 07:52 UTC
Storm Dennis
© MetOfficeIncredible satellite images show Storm Dennis - that has exploded into a bomb cyclone - moving in over Britain

Storm Dennis has exploded into a bomb cyclone as meteorologists dub it one of the worst North Atlantic storms ever recorded.

No fewer than 40,000 passengers have been affected by travel disruption so far as budget airline easyJet cancels 234 flights from, to and within the UK as the fourth named storm of the year brings 70mph winds and 100mm of rainfall in some areas from Saturday morning.

Storm Dennis will come as a second blow to flood-ravaged communities still recovering from damage caused by heavy rainfall and 80mph winds brought by Storm Ciara last week.

The last storm - likely the biggest in the century - claimed three victims after a falling tree killed a 58-year-old Mercedes driver, a 77-year-old man fell over and banged his head on ice and a falling branch killed a dog walker in his sixties.

And now, 1,200-mile wide 'Dennis the Menace' is to cause mayhem for towns in Yorkshire's Calder Valley, which was inundated with floodwater when Storm Ciara raged.

The Environmental Agency have warned that due to the water-soaked ground left over by Storm Ciara, the latest flooding is expected to be worse than what has been seen so far, the BBC reports.
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Bolivia: Floods hit La Paz and Potosí Departments - up to 8 inches of rainfall in 24 hours


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Wed, 12 Feb 2020 19:06 UTC
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Heavy rain has affected several parts of Bolivia over the last few days, triggering floods in La Paz and Potosí departments.

Bolivia news agency ABI reported flooding in Achocalla in La Paz Department, where 1 person died and around 12 homes were destroyed after a river broke its banks. The government has provided food and relief supplies to 21 affected families.

Authorities in La Paz department said that flooding had damaged a bridge in Mecapaca.

Floods were also reported in the south of the country. The government said flooding in Cotagaita, Potosí Department on 06 February had damaged or destroyed 250 homes, affecting hundreds of people.


Comment: In the month prior: At least 6 dead as severe weather triggers floods, landslides and lightning strikes in Bolivia

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Australia: Floods in southern Queensland as rivers rise


Floodlist
Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:42 UTC
Jandowae floods, Queensland 12 February, 2020.
© QLD FSESJandowae floods, Queensland 12 February, 2020.
The heavy rain continues to fall in South East Australia, with flooding affecting parts of southern Queensland over the last few days. This follows severe flooding in parts of New South Wales after days of heavy rain from 07 February.

Several parts of Queensland's Sunshine and Gold Coast areas recorded more than 170mm of rain in 24 hours to 13 February. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, Marcoola recorded 231.8mm of rain during this period, Nambour 200.8mm and Southport 177mm.

Queensland's State Emergency Service (SES) said it carried out 19 swift water rescues and responded to over 300 calls for assistance.

Warnings were issued for communities near the Coomera River at Oxenford, where river levels jumped to 3.02 metres (major flood stage is 2.5 metres).

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Storm Ciara latest: Six dead across Europe as hurricane-force winds sweep through the continent

Laurie Timmers
Euronews
Mon, 10 Feb 2020 22:31 UTC
Large waves in Plobannalec-Lesconil, France, as Storm Ciara was hitting western and northern Europe
© Fred Tanneau/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesLarge waves in Plobannalec-Lesconil, France, as Storm Ciara was hitting western and northern Europe.
Six people across Europe have died because of hurricane-force winds brought by Storm Ciara after it reached the UK and northern mainland Europe on Sunday.

Casualties have been reported across the UK, Poland, Slovenia, Sweden and the Czech Republic.

The storm has also caused hundreds of flight and train cancellations, as well as left thousands of homes without electricity.


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Torrential rain triggers flooding, landslides in São Paulo, Brazil - month's worth of rain in 3 hours


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Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:46 UTC
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São Paulo floods
Torrential rain has caused flooding and landslides in the Greater São Paulo area, Brazil.

The state government said some places recorded more rain in 3 hours than normally seen in the entire month of February. According to Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (INMET), Brazil's met agency, Barueri recorded 145.8mm of rain in 24 hours to 10 February. Mirante de Santana in São Paulo City recorded 121.8mm during the same period.

The rain caused the Tietê and Pinheiros rivers to overflow, with levels of the Pinheiros River at their highest for 15 years, according to the Empresa Metropolitana de Águas e Energia (EMAE).

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Storms and floods prompt emergency declarations in Washington and Oregon


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Sat, 08 Feb 2020 13:49 UTC
Flooding closed the Interstate 84 in Oregon. Some vehicles were left stranded.
© Oregon State PoliceFlooding closed the Interstate 84 in Oregon. Some vehicles were left stranded.
Storms and heavy rain in the North West of USA have prompted the governors of Washington and Oregon states to declare emergencies.

Flooding has closed roads and led to evacuations in both states. Residents trapped in homes in remote areas of Umatilla County were evacuated by Oregon Army National Guard helicopter.

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Washington Governor Jay Inslee issued emergency proclamation for 20 counties due to flooding and winter weather.

"The effects of this severe winter storm event continue to impact the life, health and property of individuals in this state, as well as the property and infrastructure of Washington state, and is a public disaster that affects the life, health, property or the public peace," Inslee said in the proclamation.

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Snow and ice set to hit UK after chaos caused by Storm Ciara


Sky News
Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:31 UTC
Flooded streets in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, in the wake of Storm Ciara
© Sky NewsFlooded streets in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, in the wake of Storm Ciara
Parts of the UK could see blizzards and up to 20cm of snow after the weekend chaos of Storm Ciara.

More than 20,000 homes are without power after Sunday brought flooding, evacuations and travel disruption as winds reached 97mph and some areas saw a month and a half's rainfall in just 24 hours.

UK Power Networks said more than 18,500 households across the east and southeast of England are still without electricity, while Western Power Distribution reported more than 2,800 households remain without power.

The Environment Agency has issued 164 flood warnings across England, meaning immediate action is required. Another 267 flood alerts are also in place.

Monday brings the threat of further disruption, with a number of yellow weather warnings from the Met Office.
  • A warning for strong winds in southern England between 10am and 7pm
  • A warning for snow and ice in the north of England between 3pm and midnight
  • A warning for wind and snow across Scotland all day

Comment: Storm Ciara's hurricane-force winds batter UK transport

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Storm Ciara's hurricane-force winds batter UK transport

Ben Quinn
The Guardian
Sun, 09 Feb 2020 10:15 UTC
High winds from Storm Ciara whip up foam onto the road at Caswell Bay near Swansea
© Phil Rees/Rex/ShutterstockHigh winds from Storm Ciara whip up foam onto the road at Caswell Bay near Swansea.
Hurricane-force winds have rocked Britain's transport network, causing the cancellation of trains, flights and ferries and prompting warnings of power cuts and a risk to life from falling debris.

The arrival of the weather front known as Storm Ciara, along with heavy rain and winds of more than 80 miles per hour, also comes with a heightened risk of flooding.

Heathrow airport said it had agreed with airlines to "consolidate" the flight schedule in a bid to minimise the number of cancelled flights.

British Airways was offering rebooking options for customers on domestic and European flights flying to and from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City while Virgin Atlantic also posted a list of cancelled flights on its website.

At least 10 rail companies sent out "do not travel" warnings, and nearly 20 others have told passengers to expect delays as strong winds were expected to damage electrical wires and clutter train tracks with broken tree limbs and other debris.

Rail companies issuing warnings against travel included Gatwick Express, Great Northern, LNER, Northern, Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink, Grand Central Hull Trains and TransPennine Express.

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Flash flooding after torrential downpours cause havoc in Johannesburg and Gauteng, South Africa


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Sat, 08 Feb 2020 20:34 UTC
Floods in Gauteng Province, 08 February 2020.
© Gauteng Province Community SafetyFloods in Gauteng Province, 08 February 2020.
Torrential downpours in South Africa have caused havoc on roads around Johannesburg and Gauteng Province. In some areas flooding has prompted residents to evacuate their homes.

Dozens of roads have been flooded in and around Johannesburg, including parts of the M1 De Villiers Graaff motorway. Some motorists were forced to abandon their cars submerged under water.

City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Service (EMS) said on 08 February: "Heavy rainfall since yesterday has resulted in flash floods in some parts of Johannesburg. We urge residents to exercise caution on all roads, low lying areas and near rivers. Officers from all Fire Stations along with police are attending to various incidents citywide."

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State of The Climate Report 2020

Tony Heller
Real Climate Science
Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:37 UTC
The Climate is fine, but climate science is a catastrophe - and Congressional Democrats demand a censorship plan from Google by tomorrow.
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© Associated PressU.N. Predicts Disaster if Global Warming Not Checked
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