Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful Magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore at 11:15 PM in Japan, leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. Warnings for waves up to 3 meters (10 ft) were issued for the north-eastern coast, specifically the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. Tsunamis between 20 and 50 cm (7-18 inches) high were subsequently observed at several ports in the region. Furthermore, authorities are cautioning the public that "there is a possibility of even more powerful tremors." They also urged attention be paid to the potential for a larger subsequent earthquake.

MOVE OF KIRUNA CHURCH

MOVE OF KIRUNA CHURCH

KIRUNA, SWEDEN 20250818The move of Kiruna Church is being prepared on Monday 18 August 2025. The wooden church, which is 40 meters wide and weighs 672 000 kilos, is erected on a trailer with wheels. The church will be moved five kilometers to the new center of Kiruna due to the expansion of the iron ore mining. The Great Church Walk will take place 19-20 August 2025 in Kiruna, Sweden.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, poses after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, poses after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, is pictured after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu (far L), a student at Seiryo High School, wins the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, celebrates during the victory ceremony after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu bows after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, smiles after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu (L), a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu (C), a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu (C), a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu (C), a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu (C), a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu (far L), a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters preliminary round at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. He later won the 100 meters gold in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Changan Flying Backpack

Changan Flying Backpack

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2025 - Audiences experienced the flying backpack launched by Changan Automobile that can fly in the air at the 2025 Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, China on June 18, 2025. It is reported that the manned "flight backpack" is powered by lithium batteries, with a flight time of 20 minutes and a maximum flight altitude of 1000 meters.

Changan Flying Backpack

Changan Flying Backpack

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2025 - Audiences experienced the flying backpack launched by Changan Automobile that can fly in the air at the 2025 Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, China on June 18, 2025. It is reported that the manned "flight backpack" is powered by lithium batteries, with a flight time of 20 minutes and a maximum flight altitude of 1000 meters.

Changan Flying Backpack

Changan Flying Backpack

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2025 - Audiences experienced the flying backpack launched by Changan Automobile that can fly in the air at the 2025 Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, China on June 18, 2025. It is reported that the manned "flight backpack" is powered by lithium batteries, with a flight time of 20 minutes and a maximum flight altitude of 1000 meters.

Changan Flying Backpack

Changan Flying Backpack

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2025 - Audiences experienced the flying backpack launched by Changan Automobile that can fly in the air at the 2025 Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, China on June 18, 2025. It is reported that the manned "flight backpack" is powered by lithium batteries, with a flight time of 20 minutes and a maximum flight altitude of 1000 meters.

Changan Flying Backpack

Changan Flying Backpack

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2025 - Audiences experienced the flying backpack launched by Changan Automobile that can fly in the air at the 2025 Mobile World Congress in Shanghai, China on June 18, 2025. It is reported that the manned "flight backpack" is powered by lithium batteries, with a flight time of 20 minutes and a maximum flight altitude of 1000 meters.

[Breaking News]Tapestry at World Exhibition in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, April 18 Kyodo - Video taken on April 18, 2025, shows a huge tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke" on display at France's pavilion for the 2025 World Exhibition in Osaka, western Japan. The craftwork, 5 meters high and 4.6 meters wide, was woven in 2022 in France's Aubusson where tapestry is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. (Kyodo)

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Several horquilleros carry the throne during the procession of Jesus Nazareno de Medinaceli during Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in Madrid Spain. The procession, organized by the Archicofradía Primaria de la Real e Ilustre Esclavitud de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Medinaceli, consists of two pasos, the Cristo de Medinaceli, rescued by the Trinitarians in 1682 and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores en su Mayor Soledad, a carving made in 1948, both carried by costaleros. The throne that carries Jesus weighs 3.5 tons and reaches four meters in height. This procession is one of the most crowded of the Holy Week in Madrid. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

The throne during the procession of Jesus Nazareno de Medinaceli during Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in Madrid Spain. The procession, organized by the Archicofradía Primaria de la Real e Ilustre Esclavitud de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Medinaceli, is composed of two floats, the Cristo de Medinaceli, rescued by the Trinitarians in 1682 and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores en su Mayor Soledad, a carving made in 1948, both carried by costaleros. The throne that carries Jesus weighs 3.5 tons and reaches four meters in height. This procession is one of the most crowded of the Holy Week in Madrid. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Several horquilleros carry the throne during the procession of Jesus Nazareno de Medinaceli during Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in Madrid Spain. The procession, organized by the Archicofradía Primaria de la Real e Ilustre Esclavitud de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Medinaceli, consists of two pasos, the Cristo de Medinaceli, rescued by the Trinitarians in 1682 and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores en su Mayor Soledad, a carving made in 1948, both carried by costaleros. The throne that carries Jesus weighs 3.5 tons and reaches four meters in height. This procession is one of the most crowded of the Holy Week in Madrid. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, and the mayor of Madrid Jose Luis Martinez Almeida (r), before the procession of Jesus Nazareno de Medinaceli during Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in Madrid Spain. The procession, organized by the Archicofradía Primaria de la Real e Ilustre Esclavitud de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Medinaceli, is composed of two floats, the Christ of Medinaceli, rescued by the Trinitarians in 1682 and Our Lady of Sorrows in her Greatest Solitude, a carving made in 1948, both carried by costaleros. The throne that carries Jesus weighs 3.5 tons and reaches four meters in height. This procession is one of the most crowded of the Holy Week in Madrid. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Several costaleros wait to see if they can go out in the procession of Jesus Nazareno de Medinaceli during Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in Madrid Spain. The procession, organized by the Archicofradía Primaria de la Real e Ilustre Esclavitud de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Medinaceli, is composed of two floats, the Cristo de Medinaceli, rescued by the Trinitarians in 1682 and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores en su Mayor Soledad, a carving made in 1948, both carried by costaleros. The throne that carries Jesus weighs 3.5 tons and reaches four meters in height. This procession is one of the most crowded of the Holy Week in Madrid. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Several horquilleros carry the throne during the procession of Jesus Nazareno de Medinaceli during Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in Madrid Spain. The procession, organized by the Archicofradía Primaria de la Real e Ilustre Esclavitud de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Medinaceli, consists of two pasos, the Cristo de Medinaceli, rescued by the Trinitarians in 1682 and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores en su Mayor Soledad, a carving made in 1948, both carried by costaleros. The throne that carries Jesus weighs 3.5 tons and reaches four meters in height. This procession is one of the most crowded of the Holy Week in Madrid. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Diaz Ayuso (5r), and the mayor of Madrid Jose Luis Martinez Almeida (4r), before the procession of Jesus Nazareno de Medinaceli during Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in Madrid Spain. The procession, organized by the Archicofradía Primaria de la Real e Ilustre Esclavitud de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Medinaceli, consists of two pasos, the Cristo de Medinaceli, rescued by the Trinitarians in 1682, and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores en su Mayor Soledad, a carving made in 1948, both carried by costaleros. The throne that carries Jesus weighs 3.5 tons and reaches four meters in height. This procession is one of the most crowded of the Holy Week in Madrid. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Nazarenes wait to see if they can go out in the procession of Jesus Nazareno de Medinaceli during Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in Madrid Spain. The procession, organized by the Archicofradía Primaria de la Real e Ilustre Esclavitud de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Medinaceli, is composed of two floats, the Cristo de Medinaceli, rescued by the Trinitarians in 1682 and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores en su Mayor Soledad, a carving made in 1948, both carried by costaleros. The throne that carries Jesus weighs 3.5 tons and reaches four meters in height. This procession is one of the most crowded of the Holy Week in Madrid. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Several costaleros wait to see if they can go out in the procession of Jesus Nazareno de Medinaceli during Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in Madrid Spain. The procession, organized by the Archicofradía Primaria de la Real e Ilustre Esclavitud de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Medinaceli, is composed of two floats, the Cristo de Medinaceli, rescued by the Trinitarians in 1682 and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores en su Mayor Soledad, a carving made in 1948, both carried by costaleros. The throne that carries Jesus weighs 3.5 tons and reaches four meters in height. This procession is one of the most crowded of the Holy Week in Madrid. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Carving of the Jesus Nazareno de Medinaceli before the Good Friday procession, on April 18, 2025, in Madrid Spain. The procession, organized by the Archicofradía Primaria de la Real e Ilustre Esclavitud de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Medinaceli, is composed of two floats, the Cristo de Medinaceli, rescued by the Trinitarians in 1682 and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores en su Mayor Soledad, a carving made in 1948, both carried by costaleros. The throne that carries Jesus weighs 3.5 tons and reaches four meters in height. This procession is one of the most crowded of the Holy Week in Madrid. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Nazarenes wait to see if they can go out in the procession of Jesus Nazareno de Medinaceli during Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in Madrid Spain. The procession, organized by the Archicofradía Primaria de la Real e Ilustre Esclavitud de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Medinaceli, is composed of two floats, the Cristo de Medinaceli, rescued by the Trinitarians in 1682 and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores en su Mayor Soledad, a carving made in 1948, both carried by costaleros. The throne that carries Jesus weighs 3.5 tons and reaches four meters in height. This procession is one of the most crowded of the Holy Week in Madrid. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli on Good Friday - Madrid

Nazarenes wait to see if they can go out in the procession of Jesus Nazareno de Medinaceli during Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in Madrid Spain. The procession, organized by the Archicofradía Primaria de la Real e Ilustre Esclavitud de Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno de Medinaceli, is composed of two floats, the Cristo de Medinaceli, rescued by the Trinitarians in 1682 and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores en su Mayor Soledad, a carving made in 1948, both carried by costaleros. The throne that carries Jesus weighs 3.5 tons and reaches four meters in height. This procession is one of the most crowded of the Holy Week in Madrid. Photo by Alejandro Martínez Vélez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tapestry at World Exhibition in Osaka

Tapestry at World Exhibition in Osaka

Photo taken on April 18, 2025, shows a huge tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke" on display at France's pavilion for the 2025 World Exhibition in Osaka, western Japan. The craftwork, 5 meters high and 4.6 meters wide, was woven in 2022 in France's Aubusson where tapestry is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Tapestry at World Exhibition in Osaka

Tapestry at World Exhibition in Osaka

Photo taken on April 18, 2025, shows a huge tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke" on display at France's pavilion for the 2025 World Exhibition in Osaka, western Japan. The craftwork, 5 meters high and 4.6 meters wide, was woven in 2022 in France's Aubusson where tapestry is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Tapestry at World Exhibition in Osaka

Tapestry at World Exhibition in Osaka

Photo taken on April 18, 2025, shows a huge tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke" on display at France's pavilion for the 2025 World Exhibition in Osaka, western Japan. The craftwork, 5 meters high and 4.6 meters wide, was woven in 2022 in France's Aubusson where tapestry is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Flooding in Spain

Flooding in Spain

Fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond, on March 18, 2025, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond at around 5:15 a.m. on Monday morning released 310,000 cubic meters of water without control, unleashing a flood that swept away vehicles, flooded homes and caused roads to be cut off. A married couple was trapped in their home, but firefighters from the Fire Prevention and Extinction Service (SEPEI) managed to access the house and bring the couple to safety. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flooding in Spain

Flooding in Spain

Fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond, on March 18, 2025, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond at around 5:15 a.m. on Monday morning released 310,000 cubic meters of water without control, unleashing a flood that swept away vehicles, flooded homes and caused roads to be cut off. A married couple was trapped in their home, but firefighters from the Fire Prevention and Extinction Service (SEPEI) managed to access the house and bring the couple to safety. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flooding in Spain

Flooding in Spain

Situation after the rains, on March 18, 2025, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond at around 5:15 a.m. Monday morning released 310,000 cubic meters of water uncontrollably, unleashing a flood that swept away vehicles, flooded homes and caused roads to be cut off. A married couple was trapped in their home, but firefighters from the Fire Prevention and Extinction Service (SEPEI) managed to access the house and bring the couple to safety. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM