Tag Archives: flash flooding

Ex-Cyclone Debbie continues to bring heavy rain

Posted on 29 March, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

Cyclone Debbie made landfall over the coast of Queensland Australia on Tuesday producing severe wind damage to properties in areas close to the eye including the towns of Bowen and Proserpine. Debbie gradually moved inland and as winds eased the … Continue reading →

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Cyclone Debbie arrives in Queensland

Posted on 28 March, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

Cyclone Debbie made landfall over the coast of Queensland, Australia in the early hours of this morning UK time bringing high winds, storm surge and heavy rain. Queensland is no stranger to strong cyclones having been struck by Cyclones Marcia … Continue reading →

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Parts of southern Asia and south-west Pacific braced for severe weather

Posted on 1 April, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

Residents in parts of southern Asia and the south-west Pacific are bracing themselves for potentially severe weather this weekend. Of particular concern is the potential for flash floods, landslides and avalanches in Pakistan, while Bangladesh and the north-east Indian district … Continue reading →

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World weather this week

Posted on 7 March, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

Here’s a quick snapshot of interesting or unusual weather around the world this week: Middle East Over parts of the United Arab Emirates and Oman heavy rain and thunderstorms were reported last night and are expected to continue over the … Continue reading →

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Typhoon Hagupit makes landfall in Philippines

Posted on 7 December, 2014 by Met Office Press Office

Typhoon Hagupit has made landfall in the eastern Philippines, on a very similar track to the one forecast on Friday. Hagupit (known as Ruby locally in the Philippines) made landfall in the central/east part of the island of Samar, at … Continue reading →

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Severe weather expected in parts of Spain and southern France

Posted on 19 October, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

This weekend looks set to be a very wet one over parts of Spain and southern France as very warm, humid air and an active weather front combine to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms. The frontal system stretches from Scandinavia, … Continue reading →

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