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China: Floodwater Fills Car Interior Amid Downpour in Shenyang

Filmed on July 13, 2026, in Shenyang, Liaoning, this video shows the aftermath of severe urban flooding from inside a flooded car. Murky brown floodwater fills the cabin, with items like a medicine box and a marker floating in the submerged center console.

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China: Cat Trapped Outside as Storm Pours Down in Shandong

In Shandong, a cat was filmed frantically pawing at a window on a terrace during a heavy downpour, desperately trying to get back inside on July 6.

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US: Strong Storms Sweep Northeast, Dumping Rain and Leaving Damage

Strong thunderstorms swept through the Northeast on Saturday, July 18, dumping heavy rain and leaving damage across the region.

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Chile: Storm Floods Roadways in Atacama Region

An intense frontal storm system brought heavy rain to Chile's Atacama Region over the weekend, flooding roadways including Route 5 North near Copiapó.

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US: Strong Storms Sweep Northeast, Dumping Rain and Leaving Damage 2

Strong thunderstorms swept through the Northeast on Saturday, July 18, dumping heavy rain and leaving damage across the region.

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US: Storm Batters Victor, New York With Strong Winds, Hail 2

Severe thunderstorms battered the Northeast on Saturday, July 18, dumping heavy rain in New York and triggering flash floods, with severe thunderstorm watches for parts of Central and Western New York. This video shows strong winds and hail battering Victor, New York.

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US: Storm Batters Victor, New York With Strong Winds, Hail

Severe thunderstorms battered the Northeast on Saturday, July 18, dumping heavy rain in New York and triggering flash floods, with severe thunderstorm watches for parts of Central and Western New York. This video shows strong winds and hail battering Victor, New York.

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US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 3

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

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US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

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US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 2

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

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Japan: Level 5 Alert Issued as Torrential Rains Trigger Flooding, Landslide in Kanto Region

Torrential rain pounded a wide swath of the Kanto region in eastern Japan on Friday, July 17, bringing record-breaking downpours to Gunma and southern Tochigi prefectures as well as heavy rain in Tokyo, Yokohama and Kawasaki. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest-level "emergency safety" evacuation order for some areas. A landslide in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, collapsed a building and left three people unaccounted for.

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US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning 4

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. It turned skies orange-tinged and hazy and triggered Air Quality Alerts across the region. This drone video shows Canadian wildfire smoke over the sky of Northeast Ohio.

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Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

(From L) Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang, Fujitsu Ltd. President Takahito Tokita, Fanuc Corp. President Kenji Yamaguchi, Yaskawa Electric Corp. Vice Chairman Masahiro Ogawa and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. President Yasuhiko Hashimoto pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

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Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right: Jensen Huang (Founder and CEO of NVIDIA), Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu), Kenji Yamaguchi (President and CEO of Fanuc), Masahiro Ogawa (Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of Yaskawa Electric), and Yasuhiko Hashimoto (President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right: Jensen Huang (Founder and CEO of NVIDIA), Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu), Kenji Yamaguchi (President and CEO of Fanuc), Masahiro Ogawa (Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of Yaskawa Electric), and Yasuhiko Hashimoto (President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right: Jensen Huang (Founder and CEO of NVIDIA), Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu), Kenji Yamaguchi (President and CEO of Fanuc), Masahiro Ogawa (Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of Yaskawa Electric), and Yasuhiko Hashimoto (President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

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US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning 2

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. It turned skies orange-tinged and hazy and triggered Air Quality Alerts across the region.

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US: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Triggers Air Quality Warning 3

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota engulfed large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S., exposing millions of people to hazardous levels of air pollution. It turned skies orange-tinged and hazy and triggered Air Quality Alerts across the region.

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China: Man Miraculously Survives Direct Lightning Strike While Fishing

Surveillance footage from July 6, 2026, in Xianning, Hubei, captured the moment a man fishing beside a river during heavy rain was struck by lightning, triggering a burst of flames and thick smoke. Despite the terrifying impact, he reportedly survived with only minor injuries, while his fishing gear was left damaged beside him.

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US: Transfer Fire Near Lake Chelan Prompts Evacuation Orders 2

The Transfer Fire broke out near Lake Chelan, Washington, on Sunday, July 12, prompting a Level 3 "get out now" evacuation order that afternoon. Chelan County lowered the order to Level 2 around 6 p.m., and fire crews confirmed the blaze was fully extinguished by about 9 p.m. Some roads remained affected by heavy fire traffic. The cause is still under investigation.

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Germany: Large Hail and Storm Batter Schleswig-Holstein

A severe thunderstorm cell dumped heavy rain and hail over Schleswig-Holstein on Monday evening, July 13, triggering more than 150 emergency callouts in the districts of Pinneberg and Steinburg.

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China: Powerful Winds Tear Roof From Shelter in Shanxi

Violent winds tore the roof off a roadside shelter in Xi County, Linfen, Shanxi, on July 9, 2026, as torrential rain flooded the street. Local forecasters had issued a blue alert for thunderstorm gales, warning of winds of force seven or above along with possible hail.

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US: Transfer Fire Near Lake Chelan Prompts Evacuation Orders

The Transfer Fire broke out near Lake Chelan, Washington, on Sunday, July 12, prompting a Level 3 "get out now" evacuation order that afternoon. Chelan County lowered the order to Level 2 around 6 p.m., and fire crews confirmed the blaze was fully extinguished by about 9 p.m. Some roads remained affected by heavy fire traffic. The cause is still under investigation.

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US: Fast-Moving Storm Floods Roads Across New Orleans, Strands Vehicles

A fast-moving storm dropped several inches of rain on New Orleans on Saturday, July 11, flooding roads and stranding vehicles while exposing ongoing issues with the city's drainage system. The Sewerage and Water Board later said an operational error involving the vacuum system at one pumping station contributed to the flooding, and that it was conducting an internal investigation.

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Canada: Hail, Strong Winds Hit Edmonton 2

Severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, and hail, battered Edmonton on Saturday afternoon, July 11, after a severe thunderstorm swept through the area, causing damage and power outages the previous day.

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Russia: Flash Flooding Hits St. Petersburg After Storm Dumps Half Month’s Rain in Hours

Flash flooding hit St. Petersburg on Saturday, July 11 after a storm dumped more than half the city's monthly rainfall in just a few hours.

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Canada: Hail, Strong Winds Hit Edmonton

Severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, and hail, battered Edmonton on Saturday afternoon, July 11, after a severe thunderstorm swept through the area, causing damage and power outages the previous day.

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US: Flash Floods Kill One, Force 350 Rescues in Southeast Missouri

More than 350 people were rescued from flash flooding in southeast Missouri as of Saturday morning, after more than 12 inches of rain fell Thursday night into Friday, causing building collapses and prompting a helicopter evacuation of 202 children and counselors stranded at Camp Taum Sauk. A 23-year-old woman was found dead in Crawford County after being swept away from her home early Friday, while the Black River at Annapolis rose to nearly 29 feet, breaking a 1993 flood record.

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US: Thunderstorms and Possible Flash Flooding Threaten Maryland 2

A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for much of Maryland on Thursday, July 9, with a tornado warning issued for parts of the state and a brief waterspout observed off Cobb Island. Forecasters warned of damaging winds, isolated flash flooding, and frequent lightning as storms moved east.

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Mexico: Sonora Braces for Heavy Rain, Hail, and Flash Flood Risk

Sonora faced unstable weather on Thursday, July 9, with heavy rain, lightning, and hail in parts of the state. Authorities warned of flash flooding, landslides, and rising river levels, while sustained gusty wind raised the risk of reduced visibility and falling debris on roads.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flooding Across New Jersey

Flash flooding hit parts of New Jersey on Thursday, July 9, after heavy rain fell during a Flash Flood Warning. Multiple roads were closed as cars became stuck or submerged in floodwaters across the region.

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US: Thunderstorms and Possible Flash Flooding Threaten Maryland

A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for much of Maryland on Thursday, July 9, with a tornado warning issued for parts of the state and a brief waterspout observed off Cobb Island. Forecasters warned of damaging winds, isolated flash flooding, and frequent lightning as storms moved east.

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Mexico: Thunderstorm Brings Hail, Flooding to Puebla

A thunderstorm accompanied by hail hit Puebla City, Mexico, on Wednesday afternoon, July 8, flooding roads. Several vehicles were trapped in floodwater.

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US: Volcano Fire Forces Evacuations in Riverside County, California 3

A brush fire dubbed the Volcano Fire broke out near Murrieta in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders and warnings as it burned through medium to heavy brush in the La Cresta area. The blaze was first reported at 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja roads.

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Spain: Madrid Hit by Sudden Storm After Scorching Heatwave

Madrid experienced extreme weather contrasts on Tuesday, as a sudden summer storm with strong winds struck the city following a scorching heatwave that pushed temperatures to 41°C. The storm, which began shortly after 6 p.m., caught pedestrians off guard and forced the closure of El Retiro and five other historic parks.

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US: Volcano Fire Forces Evacuations in Riverside County, California 2

A brush fire dubbed the Volcano Fire broke out near Murrieta in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders and warnings as it burned through medium to heavy brush in the La Cresta area. The blaze was first reported at 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja roads.

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Spain: Severe Thunderstorms Hit Madrid Region, Hail Pounds Leganés

Severe thunderstorms swept through Spain's Madrid region on Tuesday, July 7, bringing heavy rain with hail to the city of Leganés along with reports of fallen trees and flooding elsewhere in the region.

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US: Volcano Fire Forces Evacuations in Riverside County, California

A brush fire dubbed the Volcano Fire broke out near Murrieta in Riverside County, California, on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders and warnings as it burned through medium to heavy brush in the La Cresta area. The blaze was first reported at 2:50 p.m. near Via Volcano and Tenaja roads. The video shows smoke filmed from a flight heading to Palm Springs.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets 4

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets 3

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets 2

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

An airport in Wajima in Ishikawa Pref., central Japan, begins operation as the world's first Pokemon-themed airport with a nickname of "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, as part of efforts to revitalize the Noto Peninsula area struck by a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day in 2024 and by heavy rains later that year.

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Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

An airport in Wajima in Ishikawa Pref., central Japan, begins operation as the world's first Pokemon-themed airport with a nickname of "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, as part of efforts to revitalize the Noto Peninsula area struck by a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day in 2024 and by heavy rains later that year.

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Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

An airport in Wajima in Ishikawa Pref., central Japan, begins operation as the world's first Pokemon-themed airport with a nickname of "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, as part of efforts to revitalize the Noto Peninsula area struck by a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day in 2024 and by heavy rains later that year.

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US: Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding in Parts of NYC and Long Island

A slow-moving storm system hit the tri-state area on Monday, July 6, following nearly a week of stifling heat, causing widespread flooding and power outages. Flash floods filled roadways, businesses, and homes across New York and New Jersey. On Long Island, hurricane-force wind gusts brought down trees, with debris clogging drains and sewers and worsening the flooding.

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US: Storms Slam Maryland After Record Heat on Independence Day

A powerful line of thunderstorms tore through Maryland on Saturday, July 4, capping a record-breaking heatwave with flash flooding, water rescues, widespread power outages and downed trees, forcing the cancellation or delay of Independence Day celebrations across the state, including fireworks in Baltimore. Wind gusts approaching 70 mph knocked out power to about 70,000 customers and closed Interstate 97.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Chicago Area 2

Severe thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area, including parts of Indiana, on Friday, July 3, bringing lightning, torrential downpours and damaging winds. Weather alerts were issued for several areas in both Illinois and Indiana.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Chicago Area

Severe thunderstorms moved into the Chicago area, including parts of Indiana, on Friday, July 3, bringing lightning, torrential downpours and damaging winds. Weather alerts were issued for several areas in both Illinois and Indiana.

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5th anniversary of Atami landslide

5th anniversary of Atami landslide

People attend a memorial service in Atami in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on July 3, 2026, the fifth anniversary of a deadly landslide caused by heavy rain.

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