Although officially a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Michael was just a few miles short of achieving Category 5 status with constant wind velocities of 155 mph and 919 millibar central pressure. The natural disaster has already found its place in
Responding to Hurricanes – A Quick Guide
Hurricanes are catastrophic occurrences that can wreak widespread havoc. The damage done can intensify drastically if these coastal phenomena are accompanied by strong air currents, torrential downpours, inundations and mass displacements of soil, debris and rock. In the USA, the
Hurricane Florence – The Road to Recovery
A massive disaster of epic proportions, Hurricane Florence, unleashed a chain of events with catastrophic consequences for North Carolina and its people. The damage was so severe that even a partial recovery wasn’t going to be feasible without severely taxing
Indonesia Earthquake & Tsunami
A 7.5 scale earthquake erupted off the island of Sulawesi a few minutes after 6 pm on Friday, 28th September, resulting in a massive tsunami with six meter high waves. The country was still slowly recovering from the aftermath of
Typhoon Mangkhut
Mangkhut is one of the strongest tropical cyclones to have occurred anywhere in the world in 2018. Hundreds of people lost their lives and many went missing amidst a spray of storms, rains and landslides. The typhoon couldn’t have struck
Hurricane Lane
About Hurricane Lane Hawaiians braced themselves as their precious islands prepared for the approaching Hurricane Lane that looked all set to wreak havoc once it crossed the ocean and struck ground. Many places had already seen considerable rainfall. Big Island,
Never Drive Through Moving Water
Floods can strike at anytime without warning. Flash floods rank as the primary killer in weather related accidents. Take these basic steps to remain safe. Emergency services may put up barricades. Do NOT ignore them and drive past. If possible,
Flash Floods
Flash floods are dangerous. They can strike without warning at any time even when the weather is sunny and bright. Flash floods are usually due to heavy rains but can also be caused by dam or other retention system failure.
Prepare For Natural Disasters – Floods
Natural Disasters – Floods Floods are a natural disaster that can occur almost anywhere. It is more likely in places where there is high rainfall during the rainy season, riparian areas, lakes and other bodies of water. Floods can
Three Inches of Rain in Phoenix Overnight
Floods in Arizona! Overnight deluge! A reported 3 inches of rain fell and the streets of Phoenix resembled lakes and rivers. But wait, I could have sworn there is a drought in Arizona. What are a few flooded streets, when