Japan: Tokyo Hit by Evening Downpours and Flooding After Extreme Heat

On the evening of August 18, heavy rain hit parts of Tokyo, flooding some roads. Severe rain and flood warnings were issued for eastern Tokyo’s Arakawa Ward and western Tama. Earlier the same day, the Kanto region experienced extreme heat, with temperatures soaring above body temperature in several areas, including 39°C recorded in Fuchu City. The intense heat caused highly unstable atmospheric conditions, leading to the rapid development of thunderstorms across the region by the evening.

US: Lightning Illuminates Texas Sky as Severe Storm Sweeps Through

Flashes of lightning illuminated the night sky over northern Texas late Wednesday, June 4, as a severe thunderstorm moved through the region.

Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Ashfall Warning Issued

The Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Thursday, May 15, with smoke reaching 3,000 meters. Nearby residents were warned about the ashfall.

US: Police Shut Down Lorde Pop-Up Event, Fans Sing and March in Response

Fans of Grammy Award-winning singer Lorde took over NYC's Washington Square Park on Tuesday, April 22 for her pop-up event. However, police shut it down before her appearance, leading to fans singing her songs and marching around the park afterwards.

Spain: Flooding Hits Lanzarote Island After Heavy Rainfall 3

Heavy rainfall swept across the Canary Island on Saturday, April 12, flooding hundreds of homes and roads on the Lanzarote island. Lanzarote's government declared a state of emergency until Sunday morning.

Denmark: Huge Police Presence After Protest Outside Maersk HQ In Copenhagen

Pro-Palestinian activists held a large-scale protest at the shipping giant Maersk's headquarters on Monday, February 24. The demonstration was part of the 'Mask off Mærsk' campaign, which accused the company of supporting Israel in the Gaza war. It has been reported that 20 people were arrested. This video shows huge police presence at Maersk after the protest.

US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice 7

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports, and leaving at least three dead in Texas and Georgia.

US: Rare Winter Storm Hits South, Bringing Heavy Snow, Sleet, And Ice

A major winter storm brought frigid temperatures to the South on Monday, January 20, prompting closures of roads, schools, and airports. The wintry weather is expected to cause significant travel disruptions and power outages across the region. Sleet and snow began falling across southeast Texas late Monday.

US: Mysterious Drones Spotted On Christmas Day

Since the first report of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, similar incidents have been observed across the US, including on Christmas Day. These unresolved mysteries have raised concerns about national security.

France: Paris Sees First Snowfall Of The Season 9

Paris saw its first snow of the season on Thursday morning, November 21. Snow also fell much of northern and western France.

US: Broad Fire Erupts In Malibu, California, Damaging Homes 2

A brush fire erupted near Pepperdine University in Malibu, Southern California, on Wednesday, November 6, amid dry and windy conditions. The fast-moving Broad Fire quickly spread to 40 acres, fanned by Santa Ana winds, damaging two homes, according to reports.

Ecuador: Forest Fire On Quito Outskirts Leads To Injuries, Road Closures

A wildfire broke out on the outskirts of Quito on Tuesday, September 24, resulting in at least six injuries as of Wednesday. The fire started in the Guápulo neighborhood and spread rapidly. Many roads were closed, and residents were advised to avoid traveling around the city to assist firefighting and rescue efforts.

Japan: Devastating Damage Left After Catastrophic Floods In Ishikawa

Heavy rainfall on Saturday, September 21, triggered flash flooding and mudslides in several areas of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, which had been devastated by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake on New Year's Day. It left eight people dead, more than 40 communities isolated.

Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area

A localized thunderstorm hit the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, western Tokyo, damage by strong winds and hail was reported.

US: Massive Dust Storm Prompts Warnings In New Mexico 2

Strong winds from thunderstorms triggered a massive dust storm in New Mexico on Wednesday, June 19, prompting a series of Dust Storm Warnings for southern New Mexico around the Interstate 10 corridor from the National Weather Service. A massive pile-up that injured some motorists outside Albuquerque on Interstate 25 may have been due to poor visibility from the dust, according to local reports.

US: Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail To Central Texas 6

Severe thunderstorms swept through central Texas on Tuesday, April 9, bringing heavy rain, large hail, damaging winds, and potential for tornadoes. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning and a tornado watch for much of the area.

Outdoor Bars And Restaurants Reopen - Paris

Outdoor Bars And Restaurants Reopen - Paris

Empty terraces after 9 PM (21h), in Paris, on May 19, 2021 as cafes, restaurants and other businesses re-opened as part of an easing of the nationwide lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The French made their way back to cafes and prepared long-awaited visits to cinemas and museums as the country loosened restrictions in a return to semi-normality after over six months of Covid-19 curbs. Cafes and restaurants with terraces or rooftop gardens can now offer outdoor dining, under the second phase of a lockdown-lifting plan that should culminate in a full reopening of the economy on June 30. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM