February 2019 Current Events: Disaster News
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The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news events you need to know so far for February 2019:
- Monsoons in Australia
- Washington State Declares State of Emergency
- Floods in Zimbabwe
- Record Snowfall
- Tennessee Calls a State of Emergency
- California Floods Leave Towns as Islands
Monsoons in Australia
On February 2, monsoon rains in Queensland have caused severe flooding which is expected to destroy over 20,000 houses. Though Queensland is no stranger to monsoons, this level of flooding is rare. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo
Washington State Declares State of Emergency
On February 8, the governor of Washington declared a state of emergency after it was predicted that the state will get its annual amount of snowfall in just one storm. As the snow continued to fall on February 10, hundreds of cars were stranded on the highway. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Elaine Thompson
Floods in Zimbabwe
On February 16, illegal miners were finally rescued after days of being trapped. The nine miners became trapped after a dam burst due to flooding. At least 23 people were suspected to be trapped. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi
Record Snowfall
On February 20, snowfall in Minnesota reached over 30 inches, setting a new record amount of snow in the month of February. Over 160 million Americans are currently under a winter weather watch. On February 22. Flagstaff, Arizona called a state of emergency after a record snowfall of 35.9 inches fell. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Felicia Fonseca
Tennessee Calls a State of Emergency
On February 24, one person was left dead by flooding in Tennessee, forcing the state to call for a state of emergency. Nashville had broken a rainfall record just the day before. (CNN)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Adrian Sainz
California Floods Leave Towns as Islands
On February 28, California broke floodwater records, which have left to towns to essentially be islands. Many people have been evacuated as the floods continue. (BBC)
Photo Source: AP Photo/Josh Edelso
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