Spain on alert for heavy rain, storms

[ad_1] Almost all of Spain is to usher in a wet and stormy first few days of September as a low-pressure system moves down from the Atlantic to snap the high summer temperatures, Report informs, citing La Prensa. Spain’s meteorological service Aemet issued orange alerts — the second-highest — for heavy thunderstorms, rain and hail… Continue reading Spain on alert for heavy rain, storms

Over 400,000 ordered to evacuate due heavy rain in Japan

[ad_1] Japan issued evacuation requests to more than 400,000 residents in some southern prefectures due to heavy rain on Saturday, just days after deadly landslides struck the seaside city of Atami southwest of Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest rain alerts in three prefectures on Kyushu island, prompting some local governments to order… Continue reading Over 400,000 ordered to evacuate due heavy rain in Japan