Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Hunt for Leftover Oil Palm Fruit - Aceh Tamiang

In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang utilised the remaining harvest from their oil palm plantations to survive on December 30, 2025. By collecting loose palm fruit (loose fruit), residents were able to sell it for IDR 4,000 per kilogram. This activity became an alternative economic source for flash flood or ecological disaster victims whose agricultural land or livelihoods were crippled by the floodwaters. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Hunt for Leftover Oil Palm Fruit - Aceh Tamiang

In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang utilised the remaining harvest from their oil palm plantations to survive on December 30, 2025. By collecting loose palm fruit (loose fruit), residents were able to sell it for IDR 4,000 per kilogram. This activity became an alternative economic source for flash flood or ecological disaster victims whose agricultural land or livelihoods were crippled by the floodwaters. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Hunt for Leftover Oil Palm Fruit - Aceh Tamiang

In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang utilised the remaining harvest from their oil palm plantations to survive on December 30, 2025. By collecting loose palm fruit (loose fruit), residents were able to sell it for IDR 4,000 per kilogram. This activity became an alternative economic source for flash flood or ecological disaster victims whose agricultural land or livelihoods were crippled by the floodwaters. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Hunt for Leftover Oil Palm Fruit - Aceh Tamiang

In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang utilised the remaining harvest from their oil palm plantations to survive on December 30, 2025. By collecting loose palm fruit (loose fruit), residents were able to sell it for IDR 4,000 per kilogram. This activity became an alternative economic source for flash flood or ecological disaster victims whose agricultural land or livelihoods were crippled by the floodwaters. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Hunt for Leftover Oil Palm Fruit - Aceh Tamiang

In the midst of the difficult post-flood period, residents in Aceh Tamiang utilised the remaining harvest from their oil palm plantations to survive on December 30, 2025. By collecting loose palm fruit (loose fruit), residents were able to sell it for IDR 4,000 per kilogram. This activity became an alternative economic source for flash flood or ecological disaster victims whose agricultural land or livelihoods were crippled by the floodwaters. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Spain: Residents Evacuated in Valencia as Flooding Causes Barxeta Ravine to Overflow

Heavy rain in Spain's Valencia region caused the Barxeta ravine to overflow on Sunday, December 28, forcing residents in the towns of Pobla Llarga and Carcaixent to evacuate. The Civil Guard preemptively relocated dozens of people to a local youth center as a safety measure as floodwaters threatened nearby homes.

E

Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Cártama, Málaga

In Cártama, in Málaga’s Guadalhorce Valley, torrential rain caused flooding on Saturday evening, December 27. The rapidly rising Guadalhorce River flooded streets and homes in the Aljaima, Doña Ana and Estación de Cártama districts, forcing residents to stay on alert overnight and take measures to protect their properties. Some residents were relocated after their homes were inundated. The river reached a record level overnight, peaking at 5.7 meters with a flow of more than 1,000 cubic meters per second, triggering a red alert. Water levels fell by more than 60 percent by Sunday morning, easing conditions locally, although yellow alerts remain in place upstream. Several other rivers in the province also saw rising levels but have since moved out of danger thresholds as emergency services and residents work to return to normal.

E

Tropical Cyclone Senyar Aftermath - Indonesia

The victims of flash-flood disasters were triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar seen received the aid in Menang Gini Village, Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, on December 27, 2025. In a rapid response, the Indonesian government, with the Anagata Nusantara Power Investment Management Agency (Danantara), has implemented a logging moratorium across Aceh and North Sumatra to audit all concession permits. While debris is being repurposed for emergency embankments and infrastructure repair, authorities are investigating 11 logging companies for alleged over-logging that intensified the disaster's impact. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

The aftermath conditions of Tropical Cyclone Senyar flash-floods in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 25, 2025. The data of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) mentions the devastating disaster resulted in the loss of at least 1,135 lives in Indonesia and triggered a similar humanitarian crisis in several Asia-Pacific countries, with a total death toll exceeding 2,200. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

The carcass of a cow is seen among piles of logs that were carried away by the flash floods caused by Tropical Cyclone Senyar in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 25, 2025. According to data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), this devastating disaster resulted in at least 1,135 fatalities in Indonesia and triggered a similar humanitarian crisis in several Asia-Pacific countries, bringing the total death toll to over 2,200. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

A woman is seen carrying aid back to her home from a temporary shelter after flash floods caused by Tropical Cyclone Senyar in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 25, 2025. Data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) states that the devastating disaster resulted in the loss of at least 1,135 lives in Indonesia and triggered a similar humanitarian crisis in several Asia-Pacific countries, with the total death toll exceeding 2,200. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

A school building is seen destroyed on aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Senyar flash-floods in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 25, 2025. The data of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) mentions devastating disaster resulted in the loss of at least 1,135 lives in Indonesia and triggered a similar humanitarian crisis in several Asia-Pacific countries, with a total death toll exceeding 2,200. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

A Tamiang Acehnese man is sitting at his home were destroyed due to the Tropical Cyclone Senyar flash-floods in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 25, 2025. The data of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) mentions devastating disaster resulted in the loss of at least 1,135 lives in Indonesia and triggered a similar humanitarian crisis in several Asia-Pacific countries, with a total death toll exceeding 2,200. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

The aftermath conditions of Tropical Cyclone Senyar flash-floods in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 25, 2025. The data of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) mentions the devastating disaster resulted in the loss of at least 1,135 lives in Indonesia and triggered a similar humanitarian crisis in several Asia-Pacific countries, with a total death toll exceeding 2,200. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Spain: Hail and Heavy Rain Hit Malaga’s Axarquía Region on Christmas Eve

On December 24 (Christmas Eve), a storm bringing heavy rain and hail struck the Axarquía region of Málaga province in southern Spain. In several coastal and inland towns, the ground and even the beaches were covered in white, and a waterspout was also sighted offshore near Chilches. Authorities issued an amber warning for heavy rain and activated an emergency flood prevention plan. Traffic was disrupted on the A-7 motorway due to poor visibility and slippery road conditions, with some sections closed. Reports included localized flooding of homes and roads, as well as minor collisions, but no major damage has been confirmed so far.

E

Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

E

Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm 2

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

E

RECAP: Northern California Flooding Kills One, Triggers Rescues and Evacuations

Heavy rain and repeated atmospheric rivers triggered widespread flooding across Northern California over the weekend, killing one person in Redding and prompting rescues and evacuations across the region. Rising rivers and overflowing creeks inundated communities, stranding vehicles and forcing swift-water rescues. In Placer County, emergency crews rescued a baby in a carrier and nine people after the South Yuba River overtook a home. Flooding also impacted Mendocino and Humboldt counties, where roads turned into rivers of muddy water and animals were left stranded. Authorities urged residents to avoid travel and warned motorists not to cross flooded roadways.

E

Israel: Heavy Rain Causes Flash Floods in Netanya After Intense Cloudburst

An intense cloudburst triggered flash floods along Israel’s central coast on Tuesday, December 23, dumping over 40 millimeters of rain on Netanya in about one hour. The heavy rainfall inundated city streets and forced the temporary closure of several lanes on the highway.

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 14, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, the phrase "The Heart of the World is Bleeding" aptly encapsulates the aftermath of the flash floods that occurred during this period. In the wake of the devastation, residents gathered tree trunks that had been uprooted and displaced from the Leuser Ecosystem, a consequence of Tropical Cyclone Senyar that may be characterised as a "dark harvest." Rudi Putra, the founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum, articulated that the magnitude of this devastation transcends a typical natural disaster; it serves as a poignant indicator of the deterioration of our natural defences against the global climate crisis. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 16, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia. Livestock lost their food source in areas covered in mud following the catastrophic flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Amidst the ruins, survivors collect timber transported from the highlands—a grim harvest from the upstream Leuser Ecosystem. Rudi Putra, environmentalist and founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum (FKL), warns that this disaster is not an isolated event but a symptom of the "6th Extinction" phase. Analysing the decadal climate cycle, Putra highlights a terrifying escalation: the scale of flood destruction is now a direct reflection of the vanishing "Heart of the World." Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 16, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia. Activities of Indonesian National Army personnel in the recovery process following the catastrophic flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Amidst the ruins, survivors collect timber transported from the highlands—a grim harvest from the upstream Leuser Ecosystem. Rudi Putra, environmentalist and founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum (FKL), warns that this disaster is not an isolated event but a symptom of the "6th Extinction" phase. Analyzing the decadal climate cycle, Putra highlights a terrifying escalation: the scale of flood destruction is now a direct reflection of the vanishing "Heart of the World." Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 16, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia. Livestock lost their food source in areas covered in mud following the catastrophic flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Amidst the ruins, survivors collect timber transported from the highlands—a grim harvest from the upstream Leuser Ecosystem. Rudi Putra, environmentalist and founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum (FKL), warns that this disaster is not an isolated event but a symptom of the "6th Extinction" phase. Analysing the decadal climate cycle, Putra highlights a terrifying escalation: the scale of flood destruction is now a direct reflection of the vanishing "Heart of the World." Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 16, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia. Activities of Indonesian National Army personnel in the recovery process following the catastrophic flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Amidst the ruins, survivors collect timber transported from the highlands—a grim harvest from the upstream Leuser Ecosystem. Rudi Putra, environmentalist and founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum (FKL), warns that this disaster is not an isolated event but a symptom of the "6th Extinction" phase. Analyzing the decadal climate cycle, Putra highlights a terrifying escalation: the scale of flood destruction is now a direct reflection of the vanishing "Heart of the World." Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 14, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, the phrase "The Heart of the World is Bleeding" aptly encapsulates the aftermath of the flash floods that occurred during this period. In the wake of the devastation, residents gathered tree trunks that had been uprooted and displaced from the Leuser Ecosystem, a consequence of Tropical Cyclone Senyar that may be characterised as a "dark harvest." Rudi Putra, the founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum, articulated that the magnitude of this devastation transcends a typical natural disaster; it serves as a poignant indicator of the deterioration of our natural defences against the global climate crisis. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 14, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, the phrase "The Heart of the World is Bleeding" aptly encapsulates the aftermath of the flash floods that occurred during this period. In the wake of the devastation, residents gathered tree trunks that had been uprooted and displaced from the Leuser Ecosystem, a consequence of Tropical Cyclone Senyar that may be characterised as a "dark harvest." Rudi Putra, the founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum, articulated that the magnitude of this devastation transcends a typical natural disaster; it serves as a poignant indicator of the deterioration of our natural defences against the global climate crisis. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 16, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia. The victims received clean water assistance following the catastrophic flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Amidst the ruins, survivors collect timber transported from the highlands—a grim harvest from the upstream Leuser Ecosystem. Rudi Putra, environmentalist and founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum (FKL), warns that this disaster is not an isolated event but a symptom of the "6th Extinction" phase. Analysing the decadal climate cycle, Putra highlights a terrifying escalation: the scale of flood destruction is now a direct reflection of the vanishing "Heart of the World." Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 16, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia. Residents navigate a landscape transformed by debris following the catastrophic flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Amidst the ruins, survivors collect timber transported from the highlands—a grim harvest from the upstream Leuser Ecosystem. Rudi Putra, environmentalist and founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum (FKL), warns that this disaster is not an isolated event but a symptom of the "6th Extinction" phase. Analysing the decadal climate cycle, Putra highlights a terrifying escalation: the scale of flood destruction is now a direct reflection of the vanishing "Heart of the World." Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 16, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia. Residents navigate a landscape transformed by debris following the catastrophic flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Amidst the ruins, survivors collect timber transported from the highlands—a grim harvest from the upstream Leuser Ecosystem. Rudi Putra, environmentalist and founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum (FKL), warns that this disaster is not an isolated event but a symptom of the "6th Extinction" phase. Analysing the decadal climate cycle, Putra highlights a terrifying escalation: the scale of flood destruction is now a direct reflection of the vanishing "Heart of the World." Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 16, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia. Withour electrical, a residence was waiting for aid following the catastrophic flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Amidst the ruins, survivors collect timber transported from the highlands—a grim harvest from the upstream Leuser Ecosystem. Rudi Putra, environmentalist and founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum (FKL), warns that this disaster is not an isolated event but a symptom of the "6th Extinction" phase. Analysing the decadal climate cycle, Putra highlights a terrifying escalation: the scale of flood destruction is now a direct reflection of the vanishing "Heart of the World." Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 16, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia. The victims received clean water assistance following the catastrophic flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Amidst the ruins, survivors collect timber transported from the highlands—a grim harvest from the upstream Leuser Ecosystem. Rudi Putra, environmentalist and founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum (FKL), warns that this disaster is not an isolated event but a symptom of the "6th Extinction" phase. Analysing the decadal climate cycle, Putra highlights a terrifying escalation: the scale of flood destruction is now a direct reflection of the vanishing "Heart of the World." Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 16, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia. Activities of Indonesian National Army personnel in the recovery process following the catastrophic flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Amidst the ruins, survivors collect timber transported from the highlands—a grim harvest from the upstream Leuser Ecosystem. Rudi Putra, environmentalist and founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum (FKL), warns that this disaster is not an isolated event but a symptom of the "6th Extinction" phase. Analyzing the decadal climate cycle, Putra highlights a terrifying escalation: the scale of flood destruction is now a direct reflection of the vanishing "Heart of the World." Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 16, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia. Residents navigate a landscape transformed by debris following the catastrophic flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Amidst the ruins, survivors collect timber transported from the highlands—a grim harvest from the upstream Leuser Ecosystem. Rudi Putra, environmentalist and founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum (FKL), warns that this disaster is not an isolated event but a symptom of the "6th Extinction" phase. Analysing the decadal climate cycle, Putra highlights a terrifying escalation: the scale of flood destruction is now a direct reflection of the vanishing "Heart of the World." Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

On December 16, 2025, in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia. The victims received medical assistance following the catastrophic flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Amidst the ruins, survivors collect timber transported from the highlands—a grim harvest from the upstream Leuser Ecosystem. Rudi Putra, environmentalist and founder of the Leuser Conservation Forum (FKL), warns that this disaster is not an isolated event but a symptom of the "6th Extinction" phase. Analysing the decadal climate cycle, Putra highlights a terrifying escalation: the scale of flood destruction is now a direct reflection of the vanishing "Heart of the World." Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 5

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

E

US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 4

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

E

US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 3

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

E

France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 3

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

E

France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 4

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

E

France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

E

France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 2

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

E

US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 2

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

E

US: Heavy Rain from Winter Storm Triggers Flooding in Willits, California

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Willits on Sunday morning, December 21, amid rising water levels. The area is forecast to receive between 1 and 3 inches of rain through Monday, December 22, with higher totals possible at higher elevations. The National Weather Service warns motorists never to attempt to cross flooded roadways. From Arcata to Shelter Cove, heavy rain inundated valleys and caused creeks to overflow their banks, and turned roads into rivers of fast-moving muddy water.