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| TC-2005-000156-CHN
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Tropical Cyclone |
China, People's Republic |
At least 14 people were killed and nine others are still missing after Typhoon Khanun tore through East China yesterday and on Sunday. |
| LS-2005-000155-IDN
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Land Slide |
Indonesia |
A landslide in Indonesia's Sumatra island triggered by heavy torrential rains buried at least five people in their homes and left more than two dozen people missing, a rescue official said on Friday. |
| TC-2005-000154----
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Tropical Cyclone |
(Non-Localized) |
Typhoon NABI (T0514), PSTN 200509050000UTC 27.9N 130.7E GOOD, MOVE NNW 08KT, PRES 935HPA, MXWD 085KT, 50KT 160NM EAST 140NM WEST, 30KT 450NM EAST 350NM WEST |
| TC-2005-000154-JPN
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Tropical Cyclone |
Japan |
The typhoon Nabi (0514) landed Japan and caused many humanes loss as well as economic losses. The combination of the disasters like landslides and floods, which triggered by torrential rain by the typhoon, killed 27, injured 179 and damaged more than 8,000 houses (incl. 1178 completely destroyed). Evacuation warning and watch were issued for more than 426,000 population. |
| TC-2005-000154-KOR
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Tropical Cyclone |
Korea Republic |
The typhoon Nabi (Jolia/14W/T0514) killed 5, affected 1,100 and caused US$5,000,000 damage in Republic of Korea.
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| FL-2005-000153-THA
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Flood |
Thailand |
Over 100,000 families have been affected by severe flooding in Northern Thailand?s Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai,
Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nakhon Phanom, Nan, Phayao and Tak provinces which commenced in the
middle of August. Some 2,100 homes and thousands of hectares of crop land were destroyed due to the
overwhelming force of runoffs from the Ping River. Torrential rains which earlier in August hammered Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Sorn inundated more than 4 500 villagers? homes in these three provinces alone
leaving 4 people dead and making several roads impassable to small vehicles. At present, the meteorological department has warned seven provinces in the north and northeast of the possibility of flash floods. Flood-prone areas in Nakhon Phanom, Nong Khai, Mukdahan, Ubon Ratchathani, Chiang Rai, Phayao, and Nan provinces are
currently being viewed as the areas facing the highest risk for the time being, and the governor has issued an
urgent order for local officials at the district, sub-dstrict and the municipal levels to be on alert. |
| FL-2005-000152-CHN
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Flood |
China, People's Republic |
At least 28 people were killed and another four are still missing in continuous flooding in the city of Shiyan, central China's Hubei Province, official statistics showed on Tuesday. |
| CE-2005-000151-NER
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Complex Emergency |
Niger |
The countries in the sahel region are among the poorest in the world. The locust infestation in 2004, combined with drought has led to a humanitarian crisis. |
| FL-2005-000150-NGA
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Flood |
Nigeria |
As a result of eight hours of heavy rains that occurred on 7 August, 2005 the heaviest and worst floods in 40 years occurred in Jalingo, the state capital of Taraba (north-east of Nigeria, bordering Cameroon), killing over 100 people and displacing more than 50,000 others. Hundreds of people on the River Jalingo Bridge linking the state of Taraba with other parts of the country were in immediate danger of being swept away when the bridge caved in, and 80 of them were swept away by the powerful currents. Among those feared dead was an assistant commissioner of police who had gone to disperse the crowds from the bridge. The policeman hung on the bridge?s rails for over three hours waiting for assistance. Other victims were passengers who were being conveyed across the bridge. 40 bodies had been recovered by 26 August 2005 and five people were rescued. |
| FL-2005-000149-ROM
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Flood |
Romania |
The death toll from floods across Romania over the past three days rose to nine, with more than 1,100 people forced to abandon their crumbling houses, the Interior Ministry said on Friday. |
| FF-2005-000148-YEM
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Flash Flood |
Yemen |
Flash floods have killed a dozen people in Yemen and have injured at least six others in the poor Arab state, officials said on Sunday. |
| FF-2005-000147-IND
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Flash Flood |
India |
Twenty-four people were drowned when flash floods inundated hundreds of villages around a commercial town in India's northern Uttar Pradesh state, a government official said on Saturday. |
| TC-2005-000146----
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Tropical Cyclone |
(Non-Localized) |
Typhoon TALIM (T0513), PSTN 270300UTC 15.2N 141.9E FAIR, MOVE NNW 15KT, PRES 996HPA, MXWD 035KT, 30KT 180NM |
| TC-2005-000146-CHN
|
Tropical Cyclone |
China, People's Republic |
The death toll from Typhoon Talim could be as high as 73.
According to Xinhua News Agency reports, in addition to the deaths the direct economic losses from torrential rains, flooding and landslides are 7.8 billion yuan (US$960 million), mainly in East China's Fujian, Zhejiang, Anhui and Jiangxi provinces. |
| TC-2005-000146-TWN
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Tropical Cyclone |
Taiwan (China) |
A typhoon churned across Taiwan on Thursday after killing at least one person and injuring 24 as it toppled billboards, broke windows and knocked motorcyclists off their bikes. |
| ST-2005-000145-URY
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SEVERE LOCAL STORM |
Uruguay |
South and Eastern parts of Uruguay were hit yesterday by an unusual and unexpected storm with heavy rain and hurricane-force winds blowing at speeds of over 160 km per hour.
The powerful storm caused serious damage in the Departments of Canelones, Montevideo, San Jos?, Colonia and Maldonado, where close to 70% of the country?s population live. Seven people were killed, dozens injured and hundreds evacuated in what has been described as the nation?s worst disaster in recent history
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| TC-2005-000144----
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Tropical Cyclone |
(Non-Localized) |
Tropical Storm KATRINA, PSTN 200508242000EDT 26.0N 77.6W, MOVING BETWEEN THE WEST-NORTHWEST AND WEST NEAR 9 MPH, PRES 1001HPA, MXWD 45MPH |
| TC-2005-000144-USA
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Tropical Cyclone |
United States |
Hurricane Katrina was a category-five hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale as it churned towards the southern coast of the United States on Sunday. The powerful storm weakened slightly to a category-four hurricane just before making landfall in the southern state of Louisiana early morning on 29 Aug with winds at around 140 miles per hour. |
| TC-2005-000143-MEX
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Tropical Cyclone |
Mexico |
TROPICAL STORM JOSE, AT 1 AM CDT...0600Z...THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM JOSE WAS LOCATED
NEAR LATITUDE 19.8 NORTH... LONGITUDE 96.8 WEST OR ABOUT 60
MILES... 95 KM... NORTHWEST OF VERACRUZ MEXICO AND ABOUT 90 MILES...
145 KM...SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF TUXPAN MEXICO.
JOSE IS MOVING TOWARD THE WEST NEAR 9 MPH... 14 KM/HR... AND THIS
GENERAL MOTION IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
ON THIS TRACK... THE CENTER OF JOSE SHOULD MOVE FARTHER INLAND INTO
THE MOUNTAINS OF EASTERN MEXICO TODAY.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE NEAR 50 MPH... 85 KM/HR...WITH HIGHER
GUSTS. JOSE SHOULD WEAKEN AS THE CENTER MOVES FARTHER INLAND. THE
ALVARADO RADAR INDICATED THAT JOSE WAS BECOMING BETTER ORGANIZED IN
THE LAST FEW HOURS BEFORE LANDFALL...AND THE MAXIMUM SUSTAINED
WINDS AT LANDFALL MAY HAVE BEEN HIGHER THAN 50 MPH.
TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 45 MILES... 75 KM
FROM THE CENTER.
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE IS 1001 MB...29.56 INCHES. |
| TC-2005-000142----
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Tropical Cyclone |
(Non-Localized) |
Hurricane HILARY, PSTN 200508220200PDT 18.1N 110.7W, MOVE WNW 18MPH, PRES 970HPA, MXWD 105MPH |
| TC-2005-000141----
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Tropical Cyclone |
(Non-Localized) |
Typhoon GUCHOL (T0512), PSTN 220600UTC 28.2N 146.9E FAIR, MOVE N 13KT, PRES 980HPA, MXWD 055KT, 50KT 40NM,
30KT 190NM SOUTHEAST 140NM NORTHWEST |
| TC-2005-000140----
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Tropical Cyclone |
(Non-Localized) |
Typhoon MAWAR (T0511), PSTN 220600UTC 23.7N 139.2E GOOD, MOVE NNW SLOWLY, PRES 930HPA, MXWD 095KT, 50KT 70NM, 30KT 160NM |
| TC-2005-000140-JPN
|
Tropical Cyclone |
Japan |
The typhoon Mawar, known as the 11th typhoon/0511 in Japan, approached Kansai-Tokai area on 26 August. Despite of the no death toll, 10 people were injured and more than a hundred of houses were partially or completely destroyed. More than 80,000 families were affected by blackouts and 358 families were also left with cut water supply. |
| FL-2005-000139-SLE
|
Flood |
Sierra Leone |
Pujehun district of Sierra Leone experienced heavy torrential rains on 15 August 2005 leading to flooding in Jorma Jargor and Jormah Jaihun, Sowa chiefdom. Over 300 inhabitants have been rendered homeless after about
50 houses were destroyed. The situation worsened in 24 hours time as floods continued to wreck havoc within
Pujehun District. Latest information from the area, as at 1730hrs local time on 16 July 2005, indicates the
following:
? In close proximity of Pujehun town, most areas are inaccessible due to damaged or flooded roadsincluding
Gobaru highway, Massahun Kpaka highway and Dadabu highway.
? Over 1,500 people are homeless in Pujehun town alone and some villages are still inaccessible. It is
estimated that over 15,000 people have been rendered homeless and deprived of clean drinking water and
sanitation facilities.
? Over 37 villages are affected. They include: Taninahun, Sawula, Karrlu, Gbondapie, Dadabu, Yiekador,
Gibina, Suawo, Jorma Jargoh, Jorma Jaihun, Gobaru, Geoma- an area within Pujehun town.
? Over 104 houses are completely destroyed, with some partially submerged.
? One person has been killed in the floods. No injuries have been reported so far.
? Several acres of farmland have been destroyed. Assessment is yet to be conducted. |
| FL-2005-000138-PNG
|
Flood |
Papua New Guinea |
Continuous heavy rains over recent weeks combined with extraordinary high and low tides are reported to have caused rivers to rise and widespread destruction in central and southern parts of the island. The village in Vito in Central Bougainville is virtually destroyed; several other villages in Southern Bougainville have been severely impacted with heavy crop damage around rivers. One death has been reported to date. |
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