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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Summer Lotus Flowers - China

A dragonfly rests on a lotus flower at a wetland park, in Yantai City, east China's Shandong Province, on June 25, 2025. Photo by Sun Wentan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Summer Lotus Flowers - China

Bees fly among lotus flowers at a lotus pond of a park in Zaozhuang City, east China's Shandong Province, on June 24, 2025. Photo by Sun Zhongzhe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Summer Lotus Flowers - China

Bees fly over a lotus flower at a lotus pond of a park in Zaozhuang City, east China's Shandong Province, on June 28, 2025. Photo by Sun Zhongzhe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Summer Lotus Flowers - China

Tourists take a raft to enjoy lotus flowers at a scenic spot in Xinghua city, east China's Jiangsu Province, on June 28, 2025. Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Summer Lotus Flowers - China

A bee flies over a lotus flower at a moat in Xuchang City, central China's Henan Province, on June 27, 2025. Photo by Niu Shupei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Summer Lotus Flowers - China

This photo taken on June 27, 2025 shows a lotus flower after rain at a park in Qingzhou City, east China's Shandong Province. Photo by Wang Jilin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Summer Lotus Flowers - China

This photo taken on June 22, 2025 shows a lotus flower at a park in Wuzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Photo by He Huawen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Summer Lotus Flowers - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 23, 2025 shows tourists enjoying lotus flowers in Yizheng City, east China's Jiangsu Province. Photo by Qi Liguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Summer Lotus Flowers - China

This photo taken on June 28, 2025 shows lotus flowers at a lotus pond of a scenic spot in Zunhua City, north China's Hebei Province. Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Summer Lotus Flowers - China

This photo taken on June 28, 2025 shows a lotus flower at a lotus pond in Tengzhou City, east China's Shandong Province. Photo by Li Zhijun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Lilies at China Flower Expo Park - China

This photo taken on June 1, 2025 shows a view of the water lilies at China Flower Expo Park in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Peng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Lilies at China Flower Expo Park - China

This photo taken on June 1, 2025 shows a view of the water lilies at China Flower Expo Park in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Peng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Lilies at China Flower Expo Park - China

This aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2025 shows a view of the water lilies at China Flower Expo Park in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Peng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Lilies at China Flower Expo Park - China

This photo taken on June 1, 2025 shows a view of the water lilies at China Flower Expo Park in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Peng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Lilies at China Flower Expo Park - China

This photo taken on June 1, 2025 shows a view of the water lilies at China Flower Expo Park in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Peng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Lilies at China Flower Expo Park - China

This photo taken on June 1, 2025 shows a view of the water lilies at China Flower Expo Park in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Peng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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.

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Lotus Pond Scenic - China

An aerial drone photo shows tourists sightseeing in a lotus pond scenic area in Xinghua, east China's Jiangsu Province, Aug. 5, 2024. (Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua)

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Lotus Pond Scenic - China

A dragonfly falls on a lotus in a pond in Changning, central China's Hunan Province, Aug. 5, 2024. (Photo by Zhou Xiuyuchun/Xinhua)

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Lotus Pond Scenic - China

A dragonfly falls on a lotus seedpod in a pond in Changning, central China's Hunan Province, Aug. 5, 2024. (Photo by Zhou Xiuyuchun/Xinhua)

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Lotus Pond Scenic - China

An aerial drone photo shows tourists sightseeing in a lotus pond scenic area in Xinghua, east China's Jiangsu Province, Aug. 5, 2024. (Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua)

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Lotus Pond Scenic - China

A bee hovers around a lotus in a pond in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, on August 4, 2024. Photo by Liang Zidong/Xinhua/aBACAPRESS.COM

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Lotus Pond Scenic - China

This photo shows a lotus in a pond in Kuancheng Manchu Autonomous County, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 4, 2024. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)

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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.

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Lotus Flowers Scenery - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 3, 2024 shows people enjoying lotus flowers in Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu Province. Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lotus Flowers Scenery - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 3, 2024 shows people enjoying lotus flowers in Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu Province. Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lotus Flowers Scenery - China

This photo taken on July 2, 2024 shows a lotus flower at a park in Qinyang City, central China's Henan Province. Photo by Yang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lotus Flowers Blooming - Beijing

Visitors enjoy blooming lotus flowers by boats at Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing, capital of China, June 30, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Li Xin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lotus Flowers Blooming - Beijing

Visitors enjoy blooming lotus flowers at Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing, capital of China, June 30, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Li Xin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lotus Flowers Blooming - Beijing

Visitors enjoy blooming lotus flowers at Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing, capital of China, June 30, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Li Xin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lotus Flowers Blooming - Beijing

This photo taken on June 30, 2024 shows blooming lotus flowers at Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing, capital of China. Photo by Xinhua/Li Xin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lotus Flowers Blooming - Beijing

Visitors enjoy blooming lotus flowers by boats at Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing, capital of China, June 30, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Li Xin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lotus Flowers Blooming - Beijing

A dragonfly rests on a lotus bud at Yuanmingyuan Park in Beijing, capital of China, June 30, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Li Xin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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.

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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.

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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.

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