We have a ton of weather-related news today, so let's dive in.
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Tropical Storm Philippe has taken a sharp turn north after brushing Puerto Rico, and it is now taking aim at its next targets: Maine, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. It is currently carrying winds of about 40 mph, but it could be packing 60 mph and a boatload of rain upon arrival. Tropical weather statements have already been issued along the Nova Scotia coast as Philippe rapidly approaches- it is expected to make landfall on Saturday and fizzle out in Quebec by Sunday or Monday. Thankfully, it shouldn't bee too much of a problem, as it is only a tropical storm.
On another weather-related note, Typhoon Koinu is currently pummeling southern Taiwan with winds of over 140 mph and heavy rain, and it is causing some big disruptions across the island country. Hundreds of flights have been canceled and schools/work places have been suspended as well. Flooding is a huge issue with this storm along with the winds, quickly inundating parking decks and offices, and the huge waves have washed away entire docks. After passing Taiwan, it will go on to hit the Guangdong and Fujian provinces of southeastern China before approaching the Hong Kong-Macau area as a tropical storm.
Lastly, we have some more news about weather, and this time it is in India. Five people are dead after severe flash floods in the mountains of the northeastern state of Sikkim because extreme rain caused chaos. A cloudburst, which is a sudden downpour, instantly started dumping rain over the Lachen Valley, causing the nearby Teesta River to burst its banks and bring water levels to 15-20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters) above regular levels, flooding almost every building in the town and submerging over 40 army vehicles. The flooding caused the collapse of three bridges and multiple buildings were washed away, and 23 Indian Army personnel are still missing after the incident.
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