Deadly floods sweep southern China; 53 killed

At least 53 people were killed and several others reported missing in rain and hailstorms in south China, state media reported yesterday.
Posted by Unknown 5/19/2013

floods in Saudi Arabia leave 13 dead

At least 13 people have died and four other are missing in flash floods in Saudi Arabia.

Deaths were reported in the capital Riyadh, Baha in the south, Hail in the north and in the west of the country

The Saudi Civil Defense Authority urged people to avoid valleys and plains that have been flooded by the heavy rainfall that began on Friday.

Posted by Saman Jayasekara 5/01/2013