Hurricane Hannah kick-started the Atlantic hurricane season when it crossed over from the sea to Southern Texan shores on Saturday, July 25, with intense air currents, torrential downpours and severe storms. Many places in South Texas have received rain in excess of 15 inches and the final tally could be much more by the end of this week.
Global warming and climatic change are forcing weather experts to concoct new terms. The latest addition in this list is what is known as a ‘bomb cyclone’ that unleashed 97 mph wind gusts in Colorado Springs, bringing in its wake blizzards and even a flood threat – an unlikely occurrence, given the city’s climate. So […]
Floods are seasonal occurrence in many parts of the country. A severe flood could wipe out any business. Taking appropriate steps is essential to ensure that the business survives such a disaster. Floods are caused by many factors. Some of them are: When heavy snowfall melts, even areas which are well away from riverbeds, can […]
