New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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.

Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

US: Labrador Puppy Slips On Icy Stairs As Major Winter Storm Hits Kansas

A major winter storm swept into the U.S. central plains on Saturday, January 4, causing icy streets and multiple crashes in Kansas. This video shows a Labrador puppy slipping down icy outdoor stairs in Lawrence.

US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

People walk on a flooded road after heavy rain in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2024. Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology said on Friday in its forecast that the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the southwestern part of the country due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

People walk on a flooded road after heavy rain in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2024. Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology said on Friday in its forecast that the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the southwestern part of the country due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

People walk on a flooded road after heavy rain in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2024. Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology said on Friday in its forecast that the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the southwestern part of the country due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

People are seen on a flooded road after heavy rain in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2024. Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology said on Friday in its forecast that the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the southwestern part of the country due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

People walk on a flooded road after heavy rain in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2024. Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology said on Friday in its forecast that the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the southwestern part of the country due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

Flooded Road After Heavy Rain - Sri Lanka

People walk on a flooded road after heavy rain in the suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 12, 2024. Sri Lanka's Department of Meteorology said on Friday in its forecast that the prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the southwestern part of the country due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

Heatwave hits taxi drivers' wallets in Myanmar

STORY: Heatwave hits taxi drivers' wallets in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:33 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of taxi in Yangon, Myanmar 2. various of streets in Yangon, Myanmar STORYLINE: The scorching temperatures gripping many parts of Myanmar have significantly impacted people's daily lives, particularly affecting the livelihoods of taxi drivers. The reports released by Myanmar's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology showed that many areas in the Southeast Asian country have experienced temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius in recent days. As the mercury has soared across Myanmar, the Ministry of Health has issued advisories, urging citizens to take necessary precautions to safeguard their well-being and providing guidelines for staying safe during extreme heat and minimizing exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation. In Yangon, the temperatures have been above 40 degrees Celsius in recent days, according to the cou

Scorching heatwave hits Myanmar

STORY: Scorching heatwave hits Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:09 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the people in Yangon 2. various of intense heat waves STORYLINE: Myanmar is bracing for a scorching summer as temperatures steadily rise nationwide. According to the Meteorology and Hydrology Department, Friday saw daytime temperatures in Sagaing region and eastern Shan state soaring 5 degrees Celsius above April averages. Similarly, temperatures in other regions, including Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay, Magway, northern and southern Shan state, Chin state, and Kayah state, surged 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above their usual averages. The Ministry of Health issued health guidelines on Friday to address heat-related disorders as temperatures climb across the Southeast Asian nation. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yangon, Myanmar. (XHTV)

US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-WEATHER

SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-WEATHER

(230903) -- COLOMBO, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 3, 2023 shows a waterlogged road in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's meteorology department forecasted on Sunday that prevailing showery condition in the south-western part of the country is likely to continue further. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-WEATHER

SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-WEATHER

(230903) -- COLOMBO, Sept. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children wade through a waterlogged road in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sept. 3, 2023. Sri Lanka's meteorology department forecasted on Sunday that prevailing showery condition in the south-western part of the country is likely to continue further. (Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua)

Türkiye warns of heatwaves in Marmara, Aegean regions

STORY: Türkiye warns of heatwaves in Marmara, Aegean regions DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of the Department of Water and Wastewater Technologies of ISKI in Istanbul 3. various of dams, where the water level drops due to drought in Istanbul STORYLINE: Turkish authorities on Tuesday warned of a heatwave that will sweep the Marmara and the Aegean regions with temperatures likely to soar to record levels. The General Directorate of Meteorology warned in a statement that the heatwave starting on Wednesday could send the temperatures to as high as 41 degrees Celcius. Due to the high temperatures, authorities warned the elderly, children, and those with chronic diseases to be cautious against heat stroke between 11:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m. According to the directorate, the heatwave will shroud the two regions until July 24. As temperatures continue to shoot up, the daily water consumption of Istanbul, the c

Myanmar town records highest single-day rainfall in 58 years

STORY: Myanmar town records highest single-day rainfall in 58 years DATELINE: May 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: BAGAN, Myanmar CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of raining in Bagan, Nyaung-U 2. various of flooded areas in Bagan STORYLINE: A town in central Myanmar experienced its heaviest single-day rainfall in 58 years on Saturday, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology. The Nyaung-U town in central Myanmar's Mandalay Region logged its heaviest rainfall in 58 years, with 161 mm recorded on Saturday, compared to the figure of 121 mm in May 2018, the weather bureau said. Cyclone Mocha hit the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar on Sunday with winds of up to 130 mph (about 209 kph). The two towns of Chauk and Sinphyukyun in central Myanmar's Magway Region also experienced the heaviest single-day rainfall in 55 years and 50 years, respectively, on Sunday, according to the weather agency. Cyclone Mocha came after towns in Myanmar experienced record-high temperatures ami

Myanmar towns record highest single-day rainfall in over 50 years

STORY: Myanmar towns record highest single-day rainfall in over 50 years DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of waterlogged streets in Yangon 2. various of traffic jams caused by rain-triggered floods in Yangon STORYLINE: Myanmar's commercial city of Yangon and the western town of Kyaukphyu have experienced the heaviest single-day rainfall in over 50 years on Wednesday, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology. Yangon, the former capital of the country, saw its highest single-day rainfall in 54 years, with 170 mm recorded on Wednesday, compared to the figure of 149 mm in August 2019, the weather bureau reported. Kyaukphyu, a major town in Rakhine State, recorded 502 mm on Wednesday, the highest in 58 years, compared to that of 272 mm in August 1994. "The record rainfalls occur because of a heavy monsoon wind coming from the east," Hla Tun, director of the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, told Xinhua

CYPRUS-LIMASSOL-HEAT WAVE

CYPRUS-LIMASSOL-HEAT WAVE

(220804) -- LIMASSOL (CYPRUS), Aug. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man lies in the shade in Limassol, Cyprus, on Aug. 4, 2022. The Cypriot Department of Meteorology on Thursday issued a new yellow warning for high temperature. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

CYPRUS-LIMASSOL-HEAT WAVE

CYPRUS-LIMASSOL-HEAT WAVE

(220804) -- LIMASSOL (CYPRUS), Aug. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a splash pad in Limassol, Cyprus, on Aug. 4, 2022. The Cypriot Department of Meteorology on Thursday issued a new yellow warning for high temperature. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

CYPRUS-LIMASSOL-HEAT WAVE

CYPRUS-LIMASSOL-HEAT WAVE

(220804) -- LIMASSOL (CYPRUS), Aug. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People cool off at a splash pad in Limassol, Cyprus, on Aug. 4, 2022. The Cypriot Department of Meteorology on Thursday issued a new yellow warning for high temperature. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)

CYPRUS-LIMASSOL-HEAT WAVE

CYPRUS-LIMASSOL-HEAT WAVE

(220804) -- LIMASSOL (CYPRUS), Aug. 4, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man eats ice cream in the shade in Limassol, Cyprus, on Aug. 4, 2022. The Cypriot Department of Meteorology on Thursday issued a new yellow warning for high temperature. (Photo by George Christophorou/Xinhua)