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China: Typhoon Kajiki Darkens Sky Over Sanya Bay, Hainan

On August 25, 2025, dramatic skies were recorded over Sanya Bay in southern China’s Hainan province as Typhoon Kajiki approached. Dark clouds quickly covered the sky, signaling the storm’s strength. Online, many compared it to last year’s typhoon, which left lasting fears. For locals by the sea, typhoons are common, but the power of Kajiki drew wide attention.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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US: Wildfire Smoke from Canada Darkens Skies, Air Quality Deteriorates

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into large portions of the U.S., creating hazy skies and worsening air quality. Wildfires in Canada have burned over two million hectares (4.9 million acres) so far, forcing more than 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

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US: Wildfire Smoke from Canada Darkens Skies, Air Quality Deteriorates 2

Smoke from Canadian wildfires drifted into large portions of the U.S., creating hazy skies and worsening air quality. Wildfires in Canada have burned over two million hectares (4.9 million acres) so far, forcing more than 33,000 people to evacuate in the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

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Heavy Rain Pours Down In Downtown - Ottawa

A pedestrian runs across a street as the sky darkens and heavy rain pours down in downtown Ottawa, ON,Canada on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Ottawa area. Photo by Justin Tang/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Strange Waves On River Captured As Sky Darkens In Nanchong, Sichuan

A man captured strange waves appearing on the river when the sky darkened in Nanchong, Sichuan on May 25, 2024. The video was filmed near Jialing River Bridge. The filmer Mr.Du remarked in a local report that he thought it was going to rain at that time. However, the clouds were blown away shortly after, and the sun came out. It didn't rain in his area, but he heard that it rained in other districts.

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Sandstorm in China

A sandstorm darkens the sky over Beijing on April 14, 2023.

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Sandstorm in China

A sandstorm darkens the sky over Beijing on April 14, 2023.

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Sandstorm in China

A sandstorm darkens the sky over the Tiananmen Square in the Chinese capital Beijing on April 13, 2023.

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Sandstorm reaches Japan

Dust from sandstorms traveling from China darkens the sky over the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on April 12, 2023.

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Sandstorm reaches Japan

Dust from sandstorms traveling from China darkens the sky over the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on April 12, 2023.

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Sandstorm in China

A sandstorm darkens the sky over the Chinese capital Beijing on April 11, 2023.

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Sand storm in China

A sandstorm overshadows the Palace Museum as it darkens the sky over the Chinese capital Beijing on April 11, 2023.

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Sand storm in China

A sandstorm overshadows high-rise buildings as it darkens the sky over the Chinese capital Beijing on April 11, 2023.

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Barrier-free movies bring light to visually impaired audiences in China

STORY: Barrier-free movies bring light to visually impaired audiences in China DATELINE: June 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:50 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Beijing 2. various of the "Bright Cinema" project 3. Voice of WEN MOHAN, Volunteer with "Bright Cinema" project of Communication University of China 4. VOICE of CAI YU, Volunteer with "Bright Cinema" project of Communication University of China 5. Voice of Wen Mohan 6. Voice of Chen Yuxin 7. Voice of Cai Yu 8. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Teacher 9. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Teacher 10. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Children 11. Voice of Chen Yuxin 12. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): 13. Voice of Wen Mohan 14. Voice of Chen Yuxin 15. Voice of Wen Mohan 16. Voice of Cai Yu STORYLINE: When the curtain was raised, a gentle voice filled the theater... Voice of WEN MOHAN, Volunteer with "Bright Cinema" project of Communication University of China "The picture slowly zooms in and darkens. A young man in black-rimmed glasses steps forward. Time reverses and wa

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New Wildfires Hit South Of France

Dense smoke darkens the sky from reignited forest fires north of Grimaud, in the department of Var, southern France on August 18, 2021. Hundreds of firefighters struggled for a third day on August 18 to contain France's worst wildfire of the summer near the glitzy Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which has left one person dead and forced thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Around 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds. Photo by Florian Escoffier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Wildfires Hit South Of France

Dense smoke darkens the sky from reignited forest fires north of Grimaud, in the department of Var, southern France on August 18, 2021. Hundreds of firefighters struggled for a third day on August 18 to contain France's worst wildfire of the summer near the glitzy Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which has left one person dead and forced thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Around 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds. Photo by Florian Escoffier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Wildfires Hit South Of France

Dense smoke darkens the sky from reignited forest fires north of Grimaud, in the department of Var, southern France on August 18, 2021. Hundreds of firefighters struggled for a third day on August 18 to contain France's worst wildfire of the summer near the glitzy Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which has left one person dead and forced thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Around 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds. Photo by Florian Escoffier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Wildfires Hit South Of France

Dense smoke darkens the sky from reignited forest fires north of Grimaud, in the department of Var, southern France on August 18, 2021. Hundreds of firefighters struggled for a third day on August 18 to contain France's worst wildfire of the summer near the glitzy Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which has left one person dead and forced thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Around 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds. Photo by Florian Escoffier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Wildfires Hit South Of France

Dense smoke darkens the sky from reignited forest fires north of Grimaud, in the department of Var, southern France on August 18, 2021. Hundreds of firefighters struggled for a third day on August 18 to contain France's worst wildfire of the summer near the glitzy Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which has left one person dead and forced thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Around 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds. Photo by Florian Escoffier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Wildfires Hit South Of France

Dense smoke darkens the sky from reignited forest fires north of Grimaud, in the department of Var, southern France on August 18, 2021. Hundreds of firefighters struggled for a third day on August 18 to contain France's worst wildfire of the summer near the glitzy Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which has left one person dead and forced thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Around 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds. Photo by Florian Escoffier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Wildfires Hit South Of France

Dense smoke darkens the sky from reignited forest fires north of Grimaud, in the department of Var, southern France on August 18, 2021. Hundreds of firefighters struggled for a third day on August 18 to contain France's worst wildfire of the summer near the glitzy Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which has left one person dead and forced thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Around 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds. Photo by Florian Escoffier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Wildfires Hit South Of France

Dense smoke darkens the sky from reignited forest fires north of Grimaud, in the department of Var, southern France on August 18, 2021. Hundreds of firefighters struggled for a third day on August 18 to contain France's worst wildfire of the summer near the glitzy Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which has left one person dead and forced thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Around 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds. Photo by Florian Escoffier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Wildfires Hit South Of France

Dense smoke darkens the sky from reignited forest fires north of Grimaud, in the department of Var, southern France on August 18, 2021. Hundreds of firefighters struggled for a third day on August 18 to contain France's worst wildfire of the summer near the glitzy Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which has left one person dead and forced thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Around 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds. Photo by Florian Escoffier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Wildfires Hit South Of France

Dense smoke darkens the sky from reignited forest fires north of Grimaud, in the department of Var, southern France on August 18, 2021. Hundreds of firefighters struggled for a third day on August 18 to contain France's worst wildfire of the summer near the glitzy Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which has left one person dead and forced thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Around 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds. Photo by Florian Escoffier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Wildfires Hit South Of France

Dense smoke darkens the sky from reignited forest fires north of Grimaud, in the department of Var, southern France on August 18, 2021. Hundreds of firefighters struggled for a third day on August 18 to contain France's worst wildfire of the summer near the glitzy Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which has left one person dead and forced thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Around 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds. Photo by Florian Escoffier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Wildfires Hit South Of France

Dense smoke darkens the sky from reignited forest fires north of Grimaud, in the department of Var, southern France on August 18, 2021. Hundreds of firefighters struggled for a third day on August 18 to contain France's worst wildfire of the summer near the glitzy Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which has left one person dead and forced thousands of residents and tourists to flee. Around 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds. Photo by Florian Escoffier/ABACAPRESS.COM