Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 5

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

Philippines: Residents Rush to Stores Ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across the central Philippines, killing one person, flooding communities, cutting power, and displacing tens of thousands after making landfall around midnight over Silago in Southern Leyte early on November 4. The storm reached typhoon strength shortly before landfall, with winds of up to 150 kph and gusts reaching 185 kph. This video shows people shopping at a local supermarket in Iloilo City, Western Visayas on November 3 to prepare for the typhoon.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Northern Islands, Over 10,000 Evacuated 5

Super Typhoon Ragasa (Nando) struck the northern Philippines on Monday, September 22, with winds up to 285 km/h, forcing over 10,000 people to evacuate across northern and central Luzon, according to the government. The storm damaged homes, schools, and power lines, and led to closures of schools and government offices, including in Manila. Despite slight weakening, authorities warned of life-threatening storm surges, floods, and landslides.

Portugal: Firefighters Battle Major Wildfires Amid Scorching Heat and High Winds

More than 1,500 firefighters are battling several wildfires across Portugal, with the most severe blazes reported in Arouca, Ponte da Barca, Penamacor, and Mangualde. In Penamacor (Castelo Branco), more than 400 firefighters and five aircraft are working to contain the flames. Strong winds, rugged terrain, and soaring temperatures—reaching up to 40°C—are complicating efforts. Nearly all of mainland Portugal remains under high or maximum fire risk alerts.

Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAUMONT SUR LOIRE : ROOM KNOWN AS THE ASTROLOGER RUGGIERI. STAINED GLASS WINDOW DETAIL ON THE NORTH FACADE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAUMONT SUR LOIRE : AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH. PERCHED 40 METERS ABOVE THE LOIRE RIVER, THIS CASTLE ILLUSTRATES BOTH THE DEFENSIVE ARCHITECTURE OF THE GOTHIC ERA AND THE ARCHITECTURE OF AMENITY OF THE RENAISSANCE. IT WAS, IN THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY, PROPERTY OF QUEEN CATHERINE DE MEDICI THEN DIANE DE POITIERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAUMONT SUR LOIRE : Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAUMONT SUR LOIRE : IN THE SO-CALLED KING'S ROOM, SEVENTY MEDALLIONS MADE IN THE 18TH CENTURY BY THE ITALIAN ARTIST JEAN BAPTISTE NINI. HE PAINTED PORTRAITS OF MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE OF HIS TIME: LOUIS XV, LOUIS XVI, MARIE ANTOINERTTE, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, ETC. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAUMONT SUR LOIRE : AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH EAST. PERCHED 40 METERS ABOVE THE LOIRE RIVER, THIS CASTLE ILLUSTRATES BOTH THE DEFENSIVE ARCHITECTURE OF THE GOTHIC ERA AND THE ARCHITECTURE OF AMENITY OF THE RENAISSANCE. IT WAS, IN THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY, PROPERTY OF QUEEN CATHERINE DE MEDICI THEN DIANE DE POITIERS. ON BACKGROUND CENTER, THE VILLAGE OF CHAUMONT SUR LOIRE. ON BACKGROUND RIGHT, THE LOIRE RIVER. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAUMONT SUR LOIRE : AERIAL VIEW FROM THE SOUTH EAST. PERCHED 40 METERS ABOVE THE LOIRE RIVER, THIS CASTLE ILLUSTRATES BOTH THE DEFENSIVE ARCHITECTURE OF THE GOTHIC ERA AND THE ARCHITECTURE OF RENAISSANCE AMENITY. IT WAS, IN THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY, PROPERTY OF QUEEN CATHERINE DE MEDICI THEN DIANE DE POITIERS. ON BACKGROUND, THE LOIRE RIVER. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAUMONT SUR LOIRE : AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH EAST. PERCHED 40 METERS ABOVE THE LOIRE RIVER, THIS CASTLE ILLUSTRATES BOTH THE DEFENSIVE ARCHITECTURE OF THE GOTHIC ERA AND THE ARCHITECTURE OF AMENITY OF THE RENAISSANCE. IT WAS, IN THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY, PROPERTY OF QUEEN CATHERINE DE MEDICI THEN DIANE DE POITIERS. ON BACKGROUND CENTER, THE VILLAGE OF CHAUMONT SUR LOIRE. ON BACKGROUND RIGHT, THE LOIRE RIVER. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAUMONT SUR LOIRE : AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH. PERCHED 40 METERS ABOVE THE LOIRE RIVER, THIS CASTLE ILLUSTRATES BOTH THE DEFENSIVE ARCHITECTURE OF THE GOTHIC ERA AND THE ARCHITECTURE OF AMENITY OF THE RENAISSANCE. IT WAS, IN THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY, PROPERTY OF QUEEN CATHERINE DE MEDICI THEN DIANE DE POITIERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australia: Empty Shelves at Supermarkets as Cyclone Alfred Approaches 2

Residents flocked to supermarkets to stock up on essentials as Cyclone Alfred approached. The category two cyclone is expected to make landfall late Thursday night, March 6, or early Friday morning. This video filmed on Tuesday, showing empty shelves of toilet paper at a store in Brisbane.

US: Damaging Tornado Touches Down In Mount Vernon, Indiana 2

A tornado touched down in Mount Vernon, southern Indiana, on Tuesday, July 9. It caused severe damage to homes and buildings, derailed a freight train, and damaged gas lines and power lines.

Canada: Fort McMurray Wildfire Grows, Thousands Ordered To Evacuate 2

The wildfire that has burned since last week in northeast Alberta grew significantly and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents in Fort McMurray on Tuesday, May 14. Residents of the suburbs of Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling were ordered to leave as the fire inched closer toward the major Canadian oil sands city.

Canada: Fort McMurray Wildfire Grows, Thousands Ordered To Evacuate

The wildfire that has burned since last week in northeast Alberta grew significantly and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents in Fort McMurray on Tuesday, May 14. Residents of the suburbs of Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling were ordered to leave as the fire inched closer toward the major Canadian oil sands city.

Mexico: Intense Hail And Flooding Hit Saltillo, Coahuila

Heavy rain with hail hit Coahuila state's Saltillo on Thursday afternoon, April 18, during a severe thunderstorm. Traffic along Venustiano Carranza Boulevard, one of the main roads in Saltillo, was hampered due to flooding. Hail fell north of the city, but there were no reports of damage.