Recent Natural Disasters: June 2012

Violent U.S. storms kills 13-Largest non-hurricane power outage in History

Disaster Report: At least 13 people reported to be killed from the storm and heat in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky.

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A damaged car in Columbus Grove, Ohio; Source AP

-At least 13 people killed by violent storm and heat in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky of United States. More than 3 million people are left without power.
-Emergencies declared in Maryland, West Virginia, Ohio, the District of Columbia and Virginia.
-Following related officials, at least a week will take to restore power to all customers. The storm disaster was called a derecho, a straight-line wind storm that sweeps over a large area at high speed. It can produce tornado-like damage.
-President Obama telephoned the governors of Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia, all of whom declared states of emergency. According to Gov. Bob McDonnell of Virginia, his state had suffered the largest “non-hurricane power outage” in its history.

As seen on Morris Avenue in Linwood, N.J; Source AP

-The US National Weather Service warned more storms could be on the way.
-Many rail services were suspended including rail services from Washington to Philadelphia.

What is a Derecho?
-Derecho in the Spanish language means "straight". Derechoes are large clusters of thunderstorms that produce widespread wind damage, usually as a result of one or more curved lines of thunderstorms known as bow echoes.
Derechoes are the most active during the late spring and summer.

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A broken section of a utility pole at Patcong and Wabash Avenues, in Linwood, N.J; Source AP

Following Utilities or state emergency agencies, following outages and damage are reported:

*Maryland: About 869,000 customers without power with outages reported in every county.

*West Virginia: More than 600,000 customers without power.

*Ohio: Power out across two-thirds of state, about 1 million homes and businesses without electricity, and one storm-related death reported. Governor John Kasich said power could take a week to be restored fully.

*New Jersey: Atlantic County declared a state of emergency, and at least 206,000 customers were without power. Two cousins, aged 2 and 7, were killed by a falling tree in state park.

*District of Columbia: 67,000 power customers affected. State of emergency declared.

*Pennsylvania: 32,500 homes and businesses without power.

*Indiana: 135,000 customers with power lost.

*Kentucky: 187 customers without power.

*North Carolina: 618 homes and businesses with power lost.

The Hurricane of 1900, the deadliest hurricane in US history and the second costliest hurricane in US history, killed around 12,000 people.

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Natural Disasters List June 30, 2012

Disaster Report: This natural disaster list covers important natural disasters in the world with detail update report.

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Massive flooding in China

Fuqing city of Fujian province, China; Source Asianews

-At least 50 killed and more than 60 are still missing in China floods.
-More than 10.4 million people are affected by downpours in 399 counties in Inner Mongolia, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Chongqing, Sichuan and Guizhou province.
-Heavy rainfall since June 20 has damaged more than 90,000 houses.
-During the Central China floods of 1931, deadliest of the 20th century, the human deaths were estimated from 145,000, to between 3.7 million to 4 million.
Heavy storm in Virginia, United States
-Five people reported to be killed in heavy storms in eastern U.S.
-Storm damaged several houses across Virgina and Jersey.
-More than 150, 000 customers were without power in the Richmond following the recent storm disaster. Click for detail report on this U.S. storm.

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M 4.7 moderate shallow earthquake in Eastern Xizang-India Border Region (@ 33 km depth) with epicenter located 81 km NNE of Tezu. Light to weak shaking will have felt by the people of Pasighat, Dum Duma, Makum and Dibrugarh. Did you feel it?
19:43 UTC (local time Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 01:13 AM @ epicenter)
M 4.0 light shallow earthquake Offshore Northern California (@ 24 km depth) with epicenter located 77 km WNW from Ferndale. Just a weak shaking of MMI II-III will have felt by the people of Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville, Fortuna, Myrtletown, Cutten, Humboldt Hill, Rio Dell, Bayview, Pine Hills and Ferndale.
01:53 UTC (local time Friday, June 29, 2012 at 06:53 PM @ epicenter)

Volcanic Activity List

Canary Islands, Spain/El Hierro recent volcanic activity
-Following Scientists on El Hierro, the island has grown taller by 5cm as a result of the latest seismic activity.
-1000+ earthquakes have been recorded around El Hierro within last four days.
Update
Following one of the regular visitor of this blog, some people are said to evacuated from Island region. The evacuation news is yet to be confirmed.

Flooding List

Flooding in northeastern India
-At least 27 people killed by flooding in northeastern India so far.
-Flooding in Brahmaputra River affected around 2,084 villages across Assam State.
Flooding in Florida
-Seven killed in floods in Florida.
-Flood warning remains in effect in Dixie, Lafayette, Taylor, Franklin, Wakulla, southwestern Jefferson, and southern Liberty counties.

Tropical Cyclone List

Tropical Cyclone Twentyone
-As of 03:00 UTC, Tropical cyclone (tc) 21p was located approximately 320 nm west-southwest of Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Tropical Storm Doksuri
-Tropical storm 07w (doksuri), located approximately 130 nm west of Hong Kong.
-Doksuri made landfall in Guangdong province of South China. Click for detail report on tropical storm Doksuri.

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Wildfire in Arkansas, United States
-Fire burned about 400 acres in southwestern Arkansas.
-Several houses evacuated in Franklin County.
-Fire is under control now.

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Nigeria: Six students killed in Lagos flood-Flood photo Slideshow

Disaster Report: At least six students killed in Lagos flood in Nigeria.

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Flooding in Lafia, Nigeria
-Six students of primary school in Tudun Kauri area of Lafia metropolis (Nasarawa State) killed in a flash flood.
-Two students are still missing in Tudun Jauri and various other sections of Lafia.
-Several houses flooded at Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos. More than 50 houses flooded in Aboru area of Agbado Oke-Odo.
-Commissioner for the Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello has urged the residents of lowlands communities such as Eti-Osa, Badiya, Amukoko, Makoko, Iwaya, Ajegunle, Owode and Agiliti, among others, would be gravely affected by the rainstorms and said them to relocate to upland areas before the rains.
-Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Yaba, Surulere, Gbagada, Oworonshoki, Mafoluku Oshodi, Iyana-Ejigbo, Isheri-Osun, Berger/Alagbole Road, Ajegunle Ikorodu Road, Ogijo, and Odogunyan. are the cities badly affected by flood.
-Many roads in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki were flooded.
-Following the Weather officials, more heavy rains are expected in the next one week.
-Above is the Slideshow (image) of Lafia flood. Source community.vanguardngr.com

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Natural Disasters List June 29, 2012

Flooding in Lafia, Nigeria

Damage caused by Flood at Ejigbo; Click for more flood photos

-Six students killed in flash floods in Lafia. They were from primary school in Tudun Kauri of Nasarawa State.
-Two students are still missing in Tudun Jauri and various other sections of Lafia.
-Several houses flooded at Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos. More than 50 houses flooded in Aboru area of Agbado Oke-Odo.
-Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Yaba, Surulere, Gbagada, Oworonshoki, Mafoluku Oshodi, Iyana-Ejigbo, Isheri-Osun, Berger/Alagbole Road, Ajegunle Ikorodu Road, Ogijo, and Odogunyan. are the cities badly affected by flood.
-Many roads in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki were flooded.
Landslide in Tanahun, Nepal
-Seven people reported to be killed due to landslide at Jamune VDC-1 of Tanahun district.
-They died when wall of their house collapsed.
-Still heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forecast today.

Recent Earthquake list
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M 3.6 light very shallow earthquake in Serbia (@ 1 km depth) with epicenter located 8 km SW Velika plana. Light to weak shaking will have felt by the people of Smederevska Palanka, Kragujevac and Belgrade. Magnitude 5.3 earthquake in Serbia in 2010 killed two people . It was felt across the country, including the capital, Belgrade.
23:15 UTC (local time 01:15; 2012/06/30 @ epicenter)
M 6.3 very strong shallow earthquake in Northern Xinjiang, China (@ 18 km depth) with epicenter located 99 km S of Dushanzi. Light shaking of MMI IV will have felt by the people of Shihezi, Changji, Korla, Urumqi and Kuqa. Weak shaking will have even felt in parts of Kazakhstan.
21:07 UTC (local time Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 05:07 AM @ epicenter)
Update
At least 17 people reported to be injured
M 5.2 moderate earthquake Offshore Chiapas, Mexico (@ 75 km depth) with epicenter located 51 km SW of Acapetagua. Light to weak shaking will have felt by the people of Mapastepec, Huixtla, Tapachula of Mexico and Huehuetenango, Panajachel, Quetzaltenango, San Pedro la Laguna, Santa Cruz la Laguna city of Guatemala.
13:00 UTC (local time Friday, June 29, 2012 at 08:00 AM @ epicenter)
M 4.7 moderate shallow earthquake in Tajikistan (@ 16 km depth) with epicenter located 11 km WNW of Vose. Light shaking of MMI IV will have felt by the people of Kulob, Chubek and Danghara.
02:06 UTC (local time Friday, June 29, 2012 at 07:06 AM @ epicenter)

Volcanic Activity List
There are no recent volcanic activity/eruptions at this time. Check back later or use search box for earlier updates.
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Canary Islands, Spain/El Hierro recent volcanic activity
Around 750 earthquakes recorded around El Hierro within last two days.

Flooding List

Flash floods in Maui, Hawaii
-Around 46 people rescued after flooding in Waihee stream in Maui.
-Following Maui fire officials, just minor injury occurred.

Tropical Cyclone List

Tropical Storm Doksuri
-As of 03:00 UTC, Tropical storm 07w (doksuri) was located approximately 212 nm southeast of Hong Kong.
-Chinese authorities have urged local departments to make preparations in coastal provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan for the approaching tropical storm Doksuri.
-Doksuri is expected to continue tracking west and make landfall near Hong Kong tomorrow. Click for detail report on tropical storm Doksuri.

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Landslide in Baglung, Nepal
-Three people reported to be missing in a landslide in Hatiya-2 of Baglung district.
-Different road and fields also reported to be swept away by landslide.
Pet Care During Natural Disasters
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Tropical Storm Doksuri

Disaster Report: Tropical Storm Doksuri is expected to affect Philippines, Taiwan and China.

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Update 20:30 UTC
-Chinese authorities have urged local departments to make preparations in coastal provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan for the approaching tropical storm Doksuri.
-Doksuri is expected to make landfall over the coastal areas in south China's Guangdong province.

Tropical Storm Doksuri
-As of 05:00 UTC, Tropical storm 07w (doksuri) was located approximately 335 nm north of Manila, Philippines.

Tropical Storm Doksuri in Philippines
-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has estimated that Doksuri may cause “heavy to intense” rainfall of 15 to 25 millimetre per hour within its 400 kilometre diameter.
-Storm signal number 1 issued in Cagayan, Calayan Group of Islands, Babuyan Group of Islands, Isabela, Batanes Group of Islands, Apayao, Kalinga, Ilocos Norte, Abra and Mt Province of Philippines. Doksuri (local name: Dindo) is the fourth weather disturbance to hit Philippines this year.

Tropical Storm Doksuri in Taiwan
-Following Taiwan Weather Bureau, Doksuri is expected to bring significant rainfall to Pingtung and Taitung counties.
-Doksuri is likely to cross the Bashi Channel between the Philippines and Taiwan and head to China without hitting Taiwan directly.

Tropical Storm Doksuri in China
-Tropical storm Doksuri is forecast to strike China at about 02:00 GMT on 30 June.Data supplied by theUS Navy and Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggest that the point of landfall will be near 22.2 N, 115.0 E.
-Doksuri is expected to bring 1-minute maximum sustained winds to the region of around101 km/h (63 mph)

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There is possibility of the formation of low-pressure areas both over the Bay of Bengal and northeast Arabian Sea.

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Natural Disasters List June 28, 2012

Flooding in Midlands, England

Flood water in Leicestershire: Source BBC

-One person killed in flooding in Shropshir, England. Body was found in a stream in Bitterley near Ludlow.
-Six people were rescued in south Shropshire from their cars by the fire service.
-Haistorms also reported in the East Midlands.
-Both main rail lines between Scotland and England reported to be blocked by landslides.
- Dozens of schools in the West Midlands were closed due to storms and flash floods.
-Currently there are 48 flood alerts across the Midlands, North East and North West.
-The Environment Agency has also issued a Flood Alert for the River Tyne from Hexham to Wylam and its tributaries.

Recent Earthquake list
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M 4.5 moderate shallow earthquake in Aegean Sea (@ 10 km depth) with epicenter located 9 km NE Istiaia. Light to weak shaking will have felt by the people of Skiathos, Kifisia, Volos and Larisa.
13:11 UTC (local time 16:11; 2012/06/28 @ epicenter)
M 4.6 moderate deep earthquake in La Rioja, Argentina (@ 132 km depth) with epicenter located 18 km SW of Chepes. Just a weak shaking will have felt by the people of Chamical, Caucete, San Martin, Cordoba and San juan.
11:49 UTC (local time Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 08:49 AM @ epicenter)
M 5.2 moderate earthquake near the East Coast of Honshu, Japan (@ 42 km depth) with epicenter located 17 km NE of Iwaki. Light to weak shaking will have felt by the people of Namie, Kitaibaraki, Funehiki, Narita, Sendai, Shirakawa, Tokai, Tsuchiura, Tsukuba, Yachimata and Tokyo.
05:51 UTC (local time Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 02:51 PM @ epicenter)

Volcanic Activity List

Canary Islands (Spain)/El Hierro recent volcanic activity
-Around 750 earthquakes recorded around El Hierro within last two days.
-The village of La Restinga was evacuated due to similar seismic activities in 2011.

Flooding List

Flash floods in Manipur, India
-At least 40 houses reported to be flooded in Jiribam in Imphal district.
-Four people reported to be missing in Jiri river in Jiribam.
-More than 1,300 floods affected victims are taking shaelter at the Jiribam Junior High School.
-Manipur is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west.

Tropical Cyclone List

Tropical Storm Doksuri
-As of 05:00 UTC, Tropical storm 07w (doksuri) was located approximately 335 nm north of Manila, Philippines.
-Storm signal number 1 issued in Cagayan, Calayan Group of Islands, Babuyan Group of Islands, Isabela, Batanes Group of Islands, Apayao, Kalinga, Ilocos Norte, Abra and Mt Province of Philippines. Doksuri (local name: Dindo) is the fourth weather disturbance to hit Philippines this year.
-Following Taiwan Weather Bureau, Doksuri is expected to bring significant rainfall to Pingtung and Taitung counties. Click for detail report on tropical storm Doksuri.

Natural Disaster News

Mudslide in Sichuan, China
-About 40 workers reported to be missing in mudlside in Sichuan province.
-Mudslide disaster occurred in Ningnan county at the construction site of the Baihetan hydroelectric dam.
Dust storms in Arizona, United States
-Huge dust storm estimated to be 3,000-foot high reported in Great Phoenix region (Mainly Chandler and Eloy) of Arizona.
-The visibility was reduced to zero in some areas.
Wildfire in Colorado
-According to Colorado Springs officials, hundreds of homes have been destroyed by wildfire in Colorado.
-Wildfire caused evacuations in Montana and Utah and forced the closure of a portion of Zion National Park.
Wildfire in Wood Hollow, Utah
-Evacuation order issued due to wildfire for the people of Birdseye area.
-Fire is burning in the boundary between Sanpete and Utah counties.

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100 killed in flood and landslide in Bangladesh

Disaster Report: Flood and landslides in southeast Bangladesh killed 100 people.

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Deadly flood and landslide in Bangladesh

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Rescuers searching for bodies under a landslide in Chittagong, Bangladesh; Source AFP

-At least 100 people killed in massive landslide and floods in three southeastern districts of Chittagong, Cox's Bazaar and Bandarban of Bangladesh.
-More than 250,000 people reported to be affected by the floods.
-The army has been deployed to help with search and rescue efforts in the affected hill region of Chittagong.
-All flights in and out of Chittagong's Shah Amanat International Airport have been suspended since Tuesday afternoon.
-Train service between Chittagong and other parts also closed. A railway bridge reported to be collapsed due to a rain-triggered flash flood.
-Following Chittagong meteorological office, 462.5 millimetres of rainfall was recorded as of 9 p.m. local time on Tuesday.
-According to Weather officials, more heavy rain is expected in the next few days.

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Bangladeshi troops clear debris in search for survivors and bodies in Chittagong, June 27,2012.

Dhaka Bangladesh weather forecast for today:
Chance of rain: 80%
Wind: SSE at 8 mph
Humidity: 86%

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Flood water in Chittagong June 26, 2012; Source Reuters

Floods in Bangladesh in 1998 covered two-third of the Bangladesh by the waters of the Brahmaputra, the Ganges and the Meghna. The floodwaters swallowed 300,000 houses and killed around 2,000 people.
Monsoon floods are common natural disaster in Bangladesh.

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Strong quake rocks El Salvador and Guatemala

Disaster Report: M 5.7 strong earthquake in El Salvador and Guatemala today.

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Original Post: Natural disaster list June 27, 2012

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Update
People of following area will have felt light to weak shaking.
Ahuachapan, Moyuta, Concepcion de Ataco, Tacuba, Conguaco, San Francisco Menendez, San Salvador, Villa Nueva, Guatemala City, Mixco and San Pedro Sula. Did you feel it?

M 5.7 strong earthquake rocks Guatemala and El Salvador today, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake's epicenter was located just 4 km WNW of Tacuba. It was 100 miles deep.

It will have felt in vast area (common in case of deep earthquake).
The 1976 Guatemala earthquake which was located 160 km northeast of Guatemala City killed 23,000 people. It was a 7.5 Mw earthquake, centered in the Motagua Fault.

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There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
06:31 UTC (local time Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 12:31 AM @ epicenter )

Epicenter location
4 km (2 miles) WNW of Tacuba, El Salvador
13 km (8 miles) W of Ahuachapan, El Salvador
24 km (14 miles) S of Jalpatagua, Guatemala
32 km (19 miles) WSW of Chalchuapa, El Salvador

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Felt reports
Ralph Bower from Guatemala City: Was awakened from sleep, both wife and I, and experienced significant shaking and rolling. This was by far the strongest quake we have felt since arriving here on March 10. No falling items or damage noticeable.
XX from Antigua: Woke up to my bed shaking followed by a train like sound.

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Natural Disasters List June 27, 2012-Landslides, Floods kill 100 in Bangladesh

Deadly flooding and landslides in Bangladesh

Army personnel clear debris in search for survivors and bodies
in Chittagong, June 27, 2012; Source Reuters

-At least 100 people killed in massive landslide and floods in three southeastern districts of Chittagong, Cox's Bazaar and Bandarban of Bangladesh.
-More than 250,000 people reported to be affected by the floods.
-The army has been deployed to help with search and rescue efforts in the affected hill region of Chittagong.
-All flights in and out of Chittagong's Shah Amanat International Airport have been suspended since Tuesday afternoon.
-Train service between Chittagong and other parts also closed. A railway bridge reported to be collapsed due to a rain-triggered flash flood.
-Monsoon floods are common natural disaster in Bangladesh. Click for detail report on this Bangladeshi floods.
Tornadoes in Polk, Florida
-Seven tornadoes confirmed by the National Weather Service in Polk county as a result of Tropical Storm Debby.
-At least 87 homes and buildings reported to be damaged in Polk.
-Follwoing Polk County Fire/Rescue, preliminary Polk tornado damage is estimated around $5 million.
-Eleven people were killed, including three in the city of Tampa and seven in Polk County in a deadly tornado in 1996.

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M 5.2 moderate shallow earthquake in Flores Region, Indonesia (@ 9 km depth) with epicenter located 23 km N of Cempa. Light shaking of MMI IV will have felt by the people of Labuhanbajo, Ruteng and Bima.
12:56 UTC (local time Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 08:56 PM @ epicenter)
M 4.5 moderate earthquake near the Coast of Ecuador (@ 50 km depth) with epicenter located 15 km SSE of Jipijapa. Light to weak shaking will have felt by the people of Sucre, Santa Ana, Portoviejo, Manta and Bahía de Caráquez.
12:17 UTC (local time Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 07:17 AM @ epicenter)
M 3.2 weak shallow earthquake in Bosnia and Herzegovina (@ 2 km depth) with epicenter located just 6 km E Stolac. It will have well felt by the people of Metkovic and Mostar.
06:35 UTC (local time 08:35; 2012/06/27 @ epicenter)
M 5.7 strong deep earthquake in El Salvador (@ 161 km depth) with epicenter located just 4 km WNW of Tacuba. Light to weak shaking will have well felt by the people of Ahuachapan, Moyuta, Concepcion de Ataco, Tacuba, Conguaco, San Francisco Menendez, San Salvador, Villa Nueva, Guatemala City, Mixco and San Pedro Sula. Click for detail report on this earthquake.
06:31 UTC (local time Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 12:31 AM @ epicenter)
M 3.2 weak shallow earthquake in Sicily, Italy with epicenter located just 5 km SW Canicattini bagni. It will have well felt by the people of Avola and Syracuse.
02:48 UTC (local time 04:48; 2012/06/27 @ epicenter)
M 4.5 moderate earthquake in western Iran (@ 38 km depth) with epicenter just below pamas. Light to weak shaking will have felt by the people of Nahavand, Aleshtar, Borujerd, Malayer and Qom.
02:25 UTC (local time Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 05:55 AM @ epicenter)

Volcanic Activity List
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Canary Islands, Spain/El Hierro recent volcanic activity
More than 200 earthquakes of M 1.5 or more recorded in canary islands in two days.
Iceland/Katla recent volcanic activity
Increased seismic activity detected in Mýrdalsjökull glacier under which the volcano Katla lies.

Flooding List

Landslide and flooding in Guwahati, India
-One killed and three other injured in a landslide in Santipur hillside of Guwahati, India.
-Landslide and floods have affected Kahilipara and Dhirenpara area of Guhawati. Ambari, Anil Nagar and Nabin Nagar worst affected by flood water.
-The wall of a temple damaged in a landslide in Narengi.
-Following regional meteorological centre, heavy to very heavy rain forecast to hit several places in Assam, including Guwahati, during the next 18 hours.
-Three people were killed in a landslide in Lalungaon area under Gorchuk Police Station in Guwahati on June 22.
Flooding in Wisconsin, United States
-A state of flood emergency declared for three northwestern Wisconsin counties (Douglas, Ashland and Bayfield )
-Damage estimated more than $2.5 million.

Tropical Cyclone List

Tropical depression Debby
-As of 01:00 UTC, Debby was located 40 km N of Cedar Key Florida.
-The center of Debby is expected to cross the northern Florida Peninsula during the next 24 hours.
-Following NOAA, isolated tornadoes are possible across the Florida Peninsula tonight. Click for detail report on Tropical storm Debby.
Tropical Storm Doksuri
-As of 01:00 UTC, Tropical storm 07w (doksuri) was located approximately 360 nm east of Manila, Philippines.

Natural Disaster News

Wildfire in Pendleton, Oregon
-Pendleton wildfire has burned more than 200 acres and 15 percent of it is contained. It is three miles northwest of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton.
-Smoke can be easily seen even from Temecula valley.
Tornadoes in Saskatchewan, Canada
-Tornado watches issued by Environment Canada for Saskatoon, Prince Albert and numerous other communities in Saskatchewan.
Thunderstorms and lightning in Borlange, Sweden
-Seventeen people reported to be injured in lightning at Sweden's Peace and Love Music Festival.

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Florida flood and storm disaster alerts for 2012 June 26

Disaster Report: Below are flood and storm alerts across Florida for 2012 June 26.

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Current flood and storm alerts in Florida
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 2:42 PM via Florida's 511Traveler information systems

Alert Level: Major
*Columbia and Baker: I-10 is CLOSED in both directions from US-90 to I-75 due to flooding. Use caution and seek an alternate route.
*SR 589 Suncoast Parkway is closed in both directions at Exit 46 SR 50. Please seek an alternate route.
*The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is closed in both directions due to a high wind advisory. Please use other routes.
*Near Lake City: I-10 eastbound is CLOSED from I-75 to US-41 and I-10 westbound is CLOSED from US-90 to I-75 due to flooding. Use caution and seek an alternate route.
*The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is closed in both directions due to a high wind advisory. Please use other routes.
*Pasco- SR-54 is closed in both directions from Madison st. to Mitchell Ranch rd. Use alternate routes.

Alert Level: Intermediate
*Macclenny: Due to flooding, SR-121 is CLOSED at Steel Bridge Road.
*Live Oak: US-90 between Wayne Frier Rd and Lee Rd is CLOSED due to flooding. Seek an alternate route.
*Lake City: Due to flooding, SR-247 is CLOSED from US-90 to Bascom Norris Road.
*Eastpoint: Island Drive at US-98, the St. George Island Bridge is closed to commercial traffic due to high winds.
*Alligator Point: Alligator Drive at SR-30, the roadway is closed due to weather conditions.
*Sopchoppy: On US-319 and Allen Green Rd, the roadway is closed due to water. Use alternate route.
*Pensacola Beach: Due to weather, J. Earle Bowden Way/CR-399 is closed between Pensacola Beach and Navarre. Seek alternate route.

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Alert Level: Minor
*Crawfordville: SR-30 eastbound is CLOSED at Wildwood Drive and CR-367 at CR-365/Spring Creek HWY, due to flooding. Use alternate routes.
*Alachua: East Bound State Road 26 between 9800 12200 blocks are closed due to debris and powerlines down.
*Sopchoppy: SR-377 at SR-375 and Syfrette Creek Rd, the road is closed due to flooding. Use alternate Route.

-The National Weather Service confirmed seven tornadoes as a result of Tropical Storm Debby.
-87 homes and buildings damaged in Polk County.

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Natural Disasters List June 26, 2012-Thirty killed in Uganda Landslide

Extreme Landslide in eastern Uganda

Ugandan people searching their relatives in a mudslide
in Bududa, eastern Uganda; Source AFP

-Thirty people killed in a landslide in eastern Uganda on the slopes of Mount Elgon.
-Heavy rain triggered a mudslide in Uganda. Still 109 people reported to be missing.
-Around 400,000 people from the 6 districts of Bududa Mbale, Sironko, Manafwa, Kapchorwa and Bukwo are going to be shifted to Kiryandongo and other areas.
-The affected area lies in Bududa district on mount Elgon close to the Kenyan border.
-In Uganda, landslides are more frequent natural disaster in the mountainous regions. Click for detail report on this Ugandan landslide.
Heavy storms and flooding in Florida
-A state of emergency declared for for most of the Gulf Coast because of Tropical Storm Debby.
-Tropical storm warning issued for the Florida Panhandle on down through the central west coast.
-Storm has left an estimated 35 000 people without power across Florida.
-A six-kilometre bridge spanning Tampa Bay that connects the city of St Petersburg with the Bradenton area reported to be closed.
-Following hurricane center, more tornadoes are possible in parts of Florida and southern Georgia. Click for detail report on floods in Florida.
Update
Flash flood warning issued for Northeastern Bradford, baker, Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee Union, Southern Charlton, Duval and Nassau county across Florida and Georgia.

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M 5.3 moderate deep earthquake in Guatemala (@ 181 km depth) with epicenter located just 8 km N of Cuilco. Light to weak shaking will have felt by the people of Jacaltenango, Quetzaltenango, Frontera Comalapa and Motozintla de Mendoza (Mexico).
17:19 UTC (local time Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 11:19 AM @ epicenter)
M 2.6 weak shallow earthquake in Syria (@ 17 km depth) with epicenter located 42 km N Al-ladiqiyah. It will have well felt by the people of Yayladagi, Samandag and Al-ladiqiyah.
16:26 UTC (local time 19:26; 2012/06/26 @ epicenter)
M 4.2 light shallow earthquake in Cyprus region (@ 5 km depth) with epicenter located 88 km W Polis. Weak shaking of MMI II-III will have felt by the people of Pafos and Alanya.
14:11 UTC (local time 17:11; 2012/06/26 @ epicenter)
M 4.5 moderate earthquake in Maule, Chile (@ 73 km depth) with epicenter just 5 km NE of San Clemente. Light to weak shaking will have felt by the people of Talca, San Javier, Linares and Curico.
07:09 UTC (local time Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 03:09 AM @ epicenter)
M 3.3 weak shallow earthquake in Southern California with epicenter located 8 km SSE from Yucca Valley. It will have well felt by the people of Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, Desert Hot Springs, Morongo Valley, Palm Springs, Twentynine Palms and Temecula.
04:22 UTC (local time Monday, June 25, 2012 at 09:22 PM @ epicenter)
M 4.4 light earthquake in Flores Region, Indonesia (@ 80 km depth) with epicenter located just 5 km N of Kembo. It will have well felt by the people of Ruteng, Ende, Labuhanbajo and Bima.
02:31 UTC (local time Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 10:31 AM @ epicenter)
M 4.4 light earthquake in Kyrgyzstan (@ 36 km depth) with epicenter located 35 km WNW of Baetov. Just a weak shaking will have felt by the people of At-Bashi, Naryn and Uzgen.
00:32 UTC (local time Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 06:32 AM @ epicenter)

Volcanic Activity List

Canary Islands, Spain/El Hierro recent volcanic activity
-More than 200 earthquakes of M1.5 or more recorded in canary islands in two days.
-The largest earthquake measured 3.1 magnitude on the Richter scale on Islands of El Hierro.
-Harmonic volcanic tremor has appeared again which is thought to be caused by moving magma.

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Flooding in Sicamous, British Columbia
-One killed and more than 700 evacuated after flooding in British Columbia.
-An evacuation alert is in effect for several properties in the area along Highway 33.

Tropical Cyclone List

Tropical Storm Debby
-As of 03:00 UTC, TS Debby was located 350 km SSE of the mouth of the Mississippi River.
-A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect forthe coast of Louisiana from the mouth of the Pearl River westward to Morgan City.
-Debby is expected to produce rain accumulations of 3 to 6 inches along the Gulf Coast from southern Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle.
-According to NOAA, isolated tornadoes are possible over portions of the west-central and southwestern Florida Peninsula tonight and Sunday. Click for detail report on Tropical storm Debby.
Tropical depression Doksuri
-Tropical depression Doksuri is forecast to strike Hong Kong as a tropical storm at about 04:00 GMT on 1 July.

Natural Disaster News

Heavy rainfall and Landslides in China
-More than 17,000 people are forced to evacuate due to heavy rainfall and landlides in Zhejiang province.
-Following the weather office, more rain and storms are expected in Zhejiang, Fujian and Anhui provinces in south China, as well as Yunnan, Sichuan and Guizhou provinces in the south-west over the next three days.
Wildfire in Helena, Montana
-At least three houses destroyed by a wildfire near Helena.
-About 200 homes north of Helena evacuated because of the Corral Fire.
-Fire has burned about 700 acres so far.

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Extreme Landslide disaster in eastern Uganda: 30 killed and 109 still missing

Disaster Report: Thirty people killed in a landslide in eastern Uganda on the slopes of Mount Elgon.

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Earthquake in Swaziland/South Africa-Many felt reports

Extreme Landslide in eastern Uganda

-Thirty people killed in a landslide in eastern Uganda on the slopes of Mount Elgon.
-Heavy rain triggered a mudslide in Uganda. Still 109 people reported to be missing (landslide video above).
-Following Uganda Red Cross officials, nine people had been taken to hospital with injuries.
-At least 300 people lived in the affected villages.
-Around 400,000 people from the 6 districts of Bududa Mbale, Sironko, Manafwa, Kapchorwa and Bukwo are going to be shifted to Kiryandongo and other areas.
-The affected area lies in Bududa district on mount Elgon close to the Kenyan border.
-At least 100 people were killed in deadly landslide which occurred in the district of Bududa in eastern Uganda on 1 March 2010. The landslide at that time struck villages on the slopes of Mount Elgon, same area as now, including Nameti, Kubewo, and Nankobe.
-Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa.

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Heavy Storms and Floods in Florida: State of emergency declared

Disaster Report: A state of emergency declared for most of the Gulf Coast because of Tropical Storm Debby.

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Damaged house in St. Pete Beach; Source AP

Heavy storms and flooding in Florida
-A state of emergency declared for for most of the Gulf Coast because of Tropical Storm Debby.
-Tropical storm warning issued for the Florida Panhandle on down through the central west coast.
-Storm has left an estimated 35 000 people without power across Florida.
-A six-kilometre bridge spanning Tampa Bay that connects the city of St Petersburg with the Bradenton area reported to be closed.
-Following hurricane center, more tornadoes are possible in parts of Florida and southern Georgia.
-Flash flood warning issued for Northeastern Bradford, baker, Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee Union, Southern Charlton, Duval and Nassau county across Florida and Georgia.
-Tropical storm Alberto in 1994 killed 30 people and massive flooding disaster over Georgia and Alabama.

Waves crash against the coast in Fort Walton Beach; Source AP

Flash Flood Warning (By NOAA)

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JACKSONVILLE HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR...
NORTHEASTERN BRADFORD COUNTY IN NORTHERN FLORIDA
BAKER COUNTY IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA
COLUMBIA COUNTY IN NORTHERN FLORIDA
HAMILTON COUNTY IN NORTHERN FLORIDA
SUWANNEE COUNTY IN NORTHERN FLORIDA
UNION COUNTY IN NORTHERN FLORIDA
SOUTHERN CHARLTON COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST GEORGIA
DUVAL COUNTY IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA
NASSAU COUNTY IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA

* UNTIL 515 AM EDT

* AT 112 AM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED
VERY HEAVY RAIN CONTINUING ACROSS THE WARNING AREA. A PERSISTENT
BAND OF HEAVY RAIN EXTENDED FROM SUWANNEE COUNTY EASTWARD ACROSS
COLUMBIA...BAKER...SOUTHERN CHARLTON...NASSAU...AND NORTHERN DUVAL.
THIS BAND IS YIELDING RAINFALL RATES OF ONE TO TWO INCHES PER
HOUR...OVER AN AREA THAT HAS RECEIVED 6 TO 10 INCHES OF RAIN.
AN ADDITIONAL 2 TO 4 INCHES OF RAIN IS EXPECTED THROUGH 5 AM ACROSS
A LARGE PART OF THE WARNING AREA. SIGNIFICANT FLOODING IS EXPECTED
ACROSS THE WARNING AREA...CAUSING ROAD CLOSURES. TRAVEL IS NOT
ADVISED ACROSS THE WARNING AREA.

* LOCATIONS IN THE WARNING INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO YULEE...
WINFIELD...WHITE SPRINGS...WELLBORN...WATERTOWN...UNF...TAYLOR...
SUWANNEE VALLEY...SUWANNEE SPRINGS...SUWANNEE RIVER STATE PARK...
SANDERSON...SAN PABLO...SAN MARCO...RIVERSIDE...ORTEGA...OLUSTEE...
OCEANWAY...NORMANDY...RATLIFF...MAYPORT...MAXVILLE...MACCLENNY...
LIVE OAK...LAKE CITY...JENNINGS...JASPER...JACKSONVILLE
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT...JACKSONVILLE BEACH...FORT CAROLINE...
DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE...DOWLING PARK...CALLAHAN...BRYCEVILLE...
BELMONT...ARLINGTON...AMELIA CITY...ST. MARYS AND ST. GEORGE.

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