Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

Indonesia: Mt. Lewotobi Erupts, Triggers Highest Alert and Spews Ash High Into Sky

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted late Tuesday, October 15, and again early Wednesday, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers into the sky. Indonesia’s volcanology agency raised the alert to its highest level after detecting deep tremors that signaled possible explosive activity.

US: Severe Weather Warning for Houston Area With Hail, High Winds, Tornado Risk

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Houston area until evening of Monday, May 5. It brought hail, damaging winds, flooding, and possible tornadoes.

US: Sunset Fire Ignites In Hollywood Hills, Triggering Mandatory Evacuation Orders

A brush fire, dubbed the Sunset Fire, broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening, January 8, triggering mandatory evacuation orders.

Philippines: Thunderstorms Hit, Bringing Intense Rainfall To Central Regions

The regions of Visayas, Bicol, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa may experience cloudy skies with scattered rains as isolated thunderstorms hit. According to reports, heavy rainfall of 100 to 200 mm was expected in Northern Samar on Monday.

Sightseeing train in northeastern Japan

Sightseeing train in northeastern Japan

People wave flags at sightseeing train "Kairi" in Kaneyama, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 1, 2023, marking the first anniversary since full operation resumed on the JR Tadami Line 11 years after heavy rain hit the region.

Sightseeing train in northeastern Japan

Sightseeing train in northeastern Japan

Sightseeing train "Kairi" runs in Kaneyama, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 1, 2023, marking the first anniversary since full operation resumed on the JR Tadami Line 11 years after heavy rain hit the region.

Rainstorm-hit JR Tadami Line to fully resume on Oct. 1

Rainstorm-hit JR Tadami Line to fully resume on Oct. 1

An old model passenger train led by a diesel locomotive arrives in Aizukawaguchi station in Kaneyama, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 6, 2022, as rainstorm-hit JR Tadami Line prepares to resume train services fully on Oct. 1 for the first time in about 11 years.

Rainstorm-hit JR Tadami Line to fully resume on Oct. 1

Rainstorm-hit JR Tadami Line to fully resume on Oct. 1

A JR train conducts a test run in Kaneyama, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 6, 2022, as the 27.6 kilometer section of the JR Tadami Line prepares to resume train services on Oct. 1. Full services will return on the line 11 years after torrential rain hit the region in July 2011 and caused widespread damage.

Rainstorm-hit JR Tadami Line to fully resume on Oct. 1

Rainstorm-hit JR Tadami Line to fully resume on Oct. 1

A JR train conducts a test run on a formerly heavily-damaged railway bridge in Kaneyama, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 6, 2022, as the 27.6 kilometer section of the JR Tadami Line prepares to resume train services on Oct. 1. Full services will return on the line 11 years after torrential rain hit the region in July 2011 and caused widespread damage.

Rainstorm-hit JR Tadami Line to fully resume on Oct. 1

Rainstorm-hit JR Tadami Line to fully resume on Oct. 1

A JR train conducts a test run on a formerly heavily-damaged railway bridge in Kaneyama, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 6, 2022, as the 27.6 kilometer section of the JR Tadami Line prepares to resume train services on Oct. 1. Full services will return on the line 11 years after torrential rain hit the region in July 2011 and caused widespread damage.

Live wrestling on train in Japan

Live wrestling on train in Japan

Live pro wrestling is shown to about 40 passengers on a JR Tadami Line train between Niigata and Fukushima prefectures on Oct. 3, 2020. The event is aimed at supporting the train line hit by the July 2011 rain disaster.

Live wrestling on train in Japan

Live wrestling on train in Japan

Live pro wrestling is shown to about 40 passengers on a JR Tadami Line train between Niigata and Fukushima prefectures on Oct. 3, 2020. The event is aimed at supporting the train line hit by the July 2011 rain disaster.

Live wrestling on train in Japan

Live wrestling on train in Japan

Live pro wrestling is shown to about 40 passengers on a JR Tadami Line train between Niigata and Fukushima prefectures on Oct. 3, 2020. The event is aimed at supporting the train line hit by the July 2011 rain disaster.