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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 9 Kyodo - Video shows a collapsed river embankment in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 9, 2026, following torrential rain that hit the region the previous day. (Kyodo)

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China: Workers Caught Off Guard as Doors and Windows Collapse During Unloading

Two workers in Fuyang, Anhui, were unloading a stack of doors and windows when the materials suddenly shifted and collapsed on top of one of them. The incident occurred on July 31, 2026. One worker was pinned beneath the fallen frames while the other narrowly avoided being trapped. The uninjured worker immediately began lifting the fallen materials by hand to free his colleague.

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China: Old Earthen Homes Collapse After Flooding in Fujian

On September 4, 2026, in Putian, Fujian, two old earthen houses in Qibu Village collapsed after being soaked by floodwater during torrential rain. Walls crumbled and roofs caved in as the structures gave way. No casualties were reported, and rescue work continued.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows a collapsed river embankment in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 9, 2026, following torrential rain that hit the region the previous day.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows a collapsed river embankment in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 9, 2026, following torrential rain that hit the region the previous day.

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Japan: Fire Erupts at Quake-Damaged Paper Mill in Kumamoto

A fire broke out during demolition work at the Nippon Paper Yatsushiro Mill in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Thursday, September 3. When the earthquake hit in July, an 80-meter chimney at the factory collapsed, killing nine employees. Since late August, workers had been removing the broken tip of a separate chimney that remained standing after the earthquake.

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China: Ventilation Duct Drops as Ceiling Collapses at Zhejiang Garage

A ventilation duct and metal bar suddenly crashed down from a garage ceiling in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, narrowly missing a car owner who had begun filming after hearing unusual noises, before a larger section of the ceiling collapsed moments after she moved to safety.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows heavy machinery repairing a collapsed river embankment following torrential rain in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 28, 2026.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Heavy machinery repairs a collapsed river embankment following torrential rain in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 28, 2026.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows heavy machinery repairing a collapsed river embankment following torrential rain in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 28, 2026.

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China: Sudden Road Collapse Leaves Vehicle Inches From Danger in Mianyang, Sichuan

In Mianyang, Sichuan province, a road suddenly collapsed seconds after a large truck passed over it, forcing the driver of a following vehicle to brake sharply and stop just short of the newly formed sinkhole.

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1 month after Kumamoto quake

Photo shows a collapsed house in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 28, 2026, one month after a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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1 month after Kumamoto quake

Photo shows a collapsed house silhouetted against the rising sun in Hikawa in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 28, 2026, one month after a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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1 month after Kumamoto quake

A cat sits in front of a collapsed house in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 28, 2026, one month after a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Photo taken Aug. 27, 2026, shows a collapsed house in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Photo taken Aug. 27, 2026, shows a collapsed house in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Photo taken Aug. 27, 2026, shows a collapsed road in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Photo taken Aug. 27, 2026, shows a collapsed road in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, following torrential rain.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows a collapsed road along a river in Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Aug. 27, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows a collapsed road along a river in Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Aug. 27, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows a collapsed road along a river in Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Aug. 27, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Russian attacks on Kyiv

Photo taken on Aug. 20, 2026, shows the site of a collapsed building in Kyiv following Russian attacks.

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China: Water Gushes Through Collapsed Shopping Mall Ceiling in Jilin

A section of ceiling at a Changchun shopping mall in Jilin collapsed as water gushed through a damaged fourth-floor section, sending panels crashing down; the mall says no one was injured and the area has since been repaired.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo shows a collapsed building in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 17, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo shows a collapsed building in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 17, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Indonesia: M7.7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Damages Buildings on Flores

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores island in eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, August 15. A tsunami warning was issued, urging coastal residents to move to higher ground. Officials said damage to homes and public facilities had been reported though no casualty figures were yet available. This video shows a church that collapsed due to the quake in East Manggarai.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Damaging Winds 3

Typhoon Dolphin's outer bands battered northern Taiwan on Saturday, August 8, bringing damaging winds. Toppled trees, downed scaffolding and collapsed construction fencing were reported in Taipei, while New Taipei's Tamsui District reported blown-off roofing and leaning utility poles.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows collapsed stone walls at Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ahead of its expected reopening to the public, possibly on Aug. 13. The castle closed immediately after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Damaging Winds 2

Typhoon Dolphin's outer bands battered northern Taiwan on Saturday, August 8, bringing damaging winds. Toppled trees, downed scaffolding and collapsed construction fencing were reported in Taipei, while New Taipei's Tamsui District reported blown-off roofing and leaning utility poles.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Damaging Winds

Typhoon Dolphin's outer bands battered northern Taiwan on Saturday, August 8, bringing damaging winds. Toppled trees, downed scaffolding and collapsed construction fencing were reported in Taipei, while New Taipei's Tamsui District reported blown-off roofing and leaning utility poles.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Dolphin’s Strong Winds Halt Scooter Rider, Topple Bike in New Taipei

Typhoon Dolphin's outer bands battered northern Taiwan on Saturday, August 8, bringing damaging winds. Toppled trees, downed scaffolding and collapsed construction fencing were reported in Taipei, while New Taipei's Tamsui District reported blown-off roofing and leaning utility poles. This video shows a scooter rider unable to move forward against strong gusts in Linkou District, New Taipei City, before the scooter toppled over on the morning of Sunday, August 9, as high winds continued to batter the region.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 7, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 7, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 7, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 7, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Volunteers carry a refrigerator out of a collapsed house in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 5, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A collapsed house is pictured in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 6, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A collapsed house is pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 6, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A collapsed house is pictured in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 6, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A collapsed house is pictured in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 6, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 6, 2026, shows collapsed gravestones at a cemetery in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo shows collapsed stone walls at Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 3, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on Aug. 3, 2026. The castle has been under restoration following damage from a pair of back-to-back earthquakes in 2016.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Officials of the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs check collapsed stone walls at Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 3, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28. The castle has been under restoration following damage from a pair of back-to-back earthquakes in 2016.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Officials of the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs check collapsed stone walls at Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 3, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28. The castle has been under restoration following damage from a pair of back-to-back earthquakes in 2016.

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China: Woman Narrowly Escapes as Plant Blocks Falling Gate

In Yongzhou, Hunan, on August 2, a heavy sliding gate suddenly collapsed toward a woman closing it in her yard. A bougainvillea plant beside the entrance absorbed part of the impact, slowing the gate and preventing it from fully crushing her, allowing her to escape unharmed.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows a collapsed building of the Shohinken tea house, designated as a national scenic spot, in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture the previous day.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 4, 2026, shows a collapsed storage building of the Shohinken tea house, designated as a national scenic spot, in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Aug. 4, 2026, shows a collapsed stateroom of the Shohinken tea house, designated as a national scenic spot, in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Collapsed houses are pictured in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, after a powerful earthquake struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.