La Nina phenomenon is invading even the Middle East, known for its massive desert areas. Flooding is everywhere...Pakistan, Australia, Brazil, Philippines and now Jeddah. I've seen the news last night (17Jan2011) on how people got amazed of this new challenge for them...the flood. Much more affected were those overseas workers, mostly Filipinos and migrants living in tents ready to be repatriated in due time having no place to sleep. All because of the flood.
Got a little in NW U.S. too. Thinking about building a boat. Naw...already been done.
We've had 24 hours of rain in Qatar too. Most years we get about three rainy days, usually in early Feb, and mainly short sharp cloudbursts. But this continuous rain is a new trick. With no surface drainage on the roads, it's creating havoc!
Seems Mother Nature is having a good old tantrum the last year or so. So many people, affected, displaced - and losing much. I've seen flood damage close up in the south of the UK - it's nasty stuff.
It's been raining on and off for days here in the South-East corner of the UK, but that's normal! Today it's sunny, and it's good to see the blue skies up above. I keep seeing flood news on the television This morning I see that Victoria, Australia is in trouble, and that there has been an earthquake in Pakistan. Mother Nature is pulling out all the stops just lately.
by Castlepaloma 12 years ago
Noah's Arc left behind most people and animalsWas that an Evil or a Good act?My thoughts is Safety first! Automatic I've would of thrown out life jackets or peaces of wood for all of God's creatures to be saved during the flood. If God made everything perfect, why would God have 95% of Land Animals...
by Barry Rutherford 14 years ago
An area greater area than France & Germany combined is now underwater in Queensland.Rockhampton is expected to be cut off this weekend including the Airport. Helicopter will be the only way in and out of Rockhampton. That will cut off the road supplies to the North.
by stacy11118 14 years ago
should world help Pakistan in Flood??www.skyscrets.comPakistan is facing world's biggest recent natural disater.. what should world do?
by thirdmillenium 15 years ago
Why do subsequent administrations turn a blind eye to their transgressions?
by Elayne 10 years ago
Where is the farthest place you have traveled from home?
by travelespresso 13 years ago
Oh my I'm watching the television coverage of the earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was just a few hours ago and although at 6.3 magnitude, not as strong as the September one this one was shallow at 5 kms and in the middle of the day.The damage is horrendous and sadly there are sure...
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