Flooding in Burma
Posted by admin on May 16, 2012
Hundreds of people are thought to be dead or missing after severe flooding in central Burma.
As floodwaters disperse the scale of the destruction in Burma’s Magwe division is becoming clear.
In Pakokku more than 1700 are still in temporary shelters, many have lost their homes, their livelihoods and their loved ones.
In the early hours of October 20th flood waters surged into the area, uprooting trees and houses while many were still sleeping.
Domestic news are quoting the official number of dead and missing at 215. But as bodies continue to be recovered some estimate the actual death toll could be far higher.
And 3 days after Floods hit, towns such as Kyaukse, home of Burma’s former dictator Than Shwe, are still submerged.
Those who have lost their homes and families in the flood say they didn’t receive any warnings that the floods were coming
One woman told DVB reporters that she had seen her family swept away by the flood waters right in front of her, and said they had not been warned floods were coming by authorities.
While some have been able to salvage part of their homes, swamped by the sands, some monastries and homes have been swept away completely.
And although some local charities have begun a rescue effort, collapsed bridges, destroyed roads and disrupted power lines are causing difficulties.
This normally dry and sandy land, thrown into turmoil in the wake of the floods, is likely to take time to rebuild. With some too distraught to return to work, and many forced to remain in the camps while the rescue effort continues, it may be a while before the area can return to normal.
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Australia Flooding After Record Rains
Posted by admin on May 7, 2012
Many areas of New South Wales and Victoria, Australia flooded on Thursday following several days of heavy rains. The areas experienced the heaviest rainfall in decades, and dams are full to bursting.
New South Wales local media said that about three quarters of the state is either threatened by imminent flooding or already underwater. State Emergency Service volunteers are warning many residents to stock up on supplies or evacuate their homes.
In Sydney, the Warragamba Dam is nearing its maximum capacity for the first time in 14 years. Officials are planning to release the water late Thursday in order to prevent damage.
“We need to release that water to protect the structural integrity of the dam,” the Sydney Catchment Authority’s Ian Tanner told reporters.
However, spilling the dam will put parts of western Sydney under flood watch.
In Leviticus and Deuteronomy, God promises that when we obey Him, He will provide rain in due season when and where it is needed. The flooding underway in Australia is not random and senseless; it is yet another sign of mankind’s persistent refusal to obey God’s law.
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Catskill Mountain Flood Disaster from Hurricane Irene August 2011
Posted by admin on Mar 27, 2012
Catskill Mountain Flood Disaster Relief Information:
http://markproject.org/flood-relief-emergency-repair-fund/
Catskill Mountain Flood Disaster Montage of the events August 27th through August 31st 2011. Hurricane Irene’s massive rainfall decimated many of the small towns, roads, and bridges in the Catskill Mountain region. Lives were lost and families left homeless. Margaretville, Arkville, Windham, Prattsville, Roxbury, Fleischmanns, Tannersville, Big Indian, Oliverea, Shandaken, Boiceville and many other towns in the Catskill Mountains of New York were essentially destroyed by the catastrophic flood waters… Please help!
http://markproject.org/flood-relief-emergency-repair-fund/
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Missouri River flood 2011 from the air – stabilized.
Posted by admin on Feb 16, 2012
Taken when landing at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska June 20, 2011.
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Flash Flooding – South East Queensland – Ch7 News – January 24th 2012
Posted by admin on Feb 13, 2012
Wide Spread heavy rain over South East Queensland – Ch7 News.
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Hurricane Wilma (High Quality) – Belle Meade, Florida – October 24, 2005
Posted by admin on Feb 11, 2012
Between October 15th and 26th, 2005 Hurricane Wilma, became the 22nd named storm, 13th hurricane, sixth major hurricane and fourth Category Five hurricane of the record-shattering 2005 season. Hurricane Wilma also has the distinction of producing the lowest central pressure on record in the Atlantic basin.
From October 15th – 17th Hurricane Wilma gradually organized from an area of disturbed weather over the western Caribbean Sea. Over a 30 hour period from the afternoon of the18th through the morning of the 19th, Hurricane Wilma underwent explosive deepening with the central pressure falling 100 mb to a record low value of 882 mb (26.05 in) and maximum sustained winds reaching 185 mph (160 kts) with peak gusts over 200 mph (175 kts). After reaching peak intensity, Wilma began an eyewall replacement cycle and weakend slightly, however the hurricane was still a powerful Category Four with sustained winds of 150 mph (130 kts) as it moved slowly over Cozumel, Mexico and the extreme northeast tip of the Yucatan Peninsula from the 21st through the 23rd.
By the time Hurricane Wilma emerged from the Mexican mainland, on the afternoon of the 23rd, it had weakened significantly. However, the storm began to restrengthen over the eastern Gulf of Mexico as it accelerated to the northeast, ahead of an approaching trough. Hurricane Wilma regained Category Three strength with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (110 kts) just before landfall on the southwest coast of Florida, near Cape Romano.
Wilma was a very large storm that produced hurricane condtions across almost all of the southern Florida peninsula. The highest winds reported during Hurricane Wilma’s landfall in Florida were 121 mph (105 kts) at the Collier County EOC near Naples; 117 mph (102 kts) at the Belle Glade SFWMD station and 113 mph (98 kts) at Loxahatchee. The hurricane’s minimum central pressure at landfall was 950 mb (28.05 in).
From the evening of October 23rd through mid-morning on the 24th, Storm Chaser Michael Laca intercepted Hurricane Wilma near the point of landfall on the southwest coast Florida, at Belle Meade, near Marco Island. At my location I encountered sustained winds near 100 mph (85 kts) with peak gusts near 120 mph (105 kts).
Hurricane Wilma moved rapidly across the Florida peninsula and exited the east coast near Jupiter, Florida with maximum winds reduced to near 110 mph (95 kts). The storm restrengthend and once again became a major hurricane, before finally transitioning into a large extra-tropical cyclone over the northern Atlantic.
Across its several landfalls, Hurricane Wilma was responsible for $29.1 billion (adjusted) in damage and 63 direct fatalities.
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Flash Flooding – South East Queensland – Nine News – January 24th 2012
Posted by admin on Feb 8, 2012
Channel Nine News Footage from the Flash Floods around South East Queensland on January 24th 2012
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Toowoomba Flash Flooding, Amazing Footage | 10 Jan 2011 – ABC News 24
Posted by admin on Feb 3, 2012
17:00 AEDT –
At least two people are missing and dozens of rescues are taking place in Toowoomba after torrential rain swamped the Darling Downs city this afternoon, causing flash flooding and landslides.
There is also an unconfirmed report of three children missing in nearby Gatton, in the Lockyer Valley.
Afternoon Live – ABC News 24
10 Jan 2011 – 17:00 AEDT
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Sorry, I’ve disabled the comments. The unsympathetic nature of them has gone from bad to worse.
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Southern Philippines Flooding – Tropical Storm “Sendong” Hundreds Of Lives Lost
Posted by admin on Jan 21, 2012
Cagayan de Oro was among those hit hard by tropical storm “Sendong” with more than 100 reported killed. It has been placed under a state of calamity.
The Red Cross says over 400 people have been killed in storm-triggered Floods in southern Philippines
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The Nashville Flood. May 2, 2010.
Posted by admin on Jan 11, 2012
Please visit http://www.salarmy-nashville.org to see where you can volunteer or donate.
Visit http://tinyurl.com/24ptdcr for a stunning image gallery of the flooding caught after this was filmed.
Between May 1st and May 2nd, 2010, Middle Tennessee received the greatest amount of rainfall in recorded history. It has left us with several casualties, millions of dollars in damage and an indelible mark on our city. This video shows but a small sample of the destruction and mayhem wrought by this disaster. Please pray for those affected by this tragedy.
For those who have asked, this was shot handheld with a Canon 5D Mark II. I used Canon’s 35mm, 50mm and 85mm prime lenses.
I feel so blessed by the outpouring of support for this video. I hope it has helped to get the word out. This has been featured by the following sources:
- Drudge Report
- Mashable
- NPR
- The Atlantic
- The Weather Channel
- Breitbart.tv
- The Weekly Standard
- Macleans.ca
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