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.

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.

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.

Tsunami Waves Submerge Kamchatka Coastal City - Russia

Tsunami Waves Submerge Kamchatka Coastal City - Russia

Kamchatka, tsunami waves submerge coastal town after earthquake, homes damaged. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any copyright or license ownership in the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising from or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Kamchatka, Russia on July 30, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tsunami Waves Submerge Kamchatka Coastal City - Russia

Tsunami Waves Submerge Kamchatka Coastal City - Russia

Kamchatka, tsunami waves submerge coastal town after earthquake, homes damaged. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any copyright or license ownership in the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising from or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Kamchatka, Russia on July 30, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tsunami Waves Submerge Kamchatka Coastal City - Russia

Tsunami Waves Submerge Kamchatka Coastal City - Russia

Kamchatka, tsunami waves submerge coastal town after earthquake, homes damaged. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any copyright or license ownership in the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising from or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Kamchatka, Russia on July 30, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tsunami Waves Submerge Kamchatka Coastal City - Russia

Tsunami Waves Submerge Kamchatka Coastal City - Russia

Kamchatka, tsunami waves submerge coastal town after earthquake, homes damaged. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any copyright or license ownership in the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising from or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Kamchatka, Russia on July 30, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tsunami Waves Submerge Kamchatka Coastal City - Russia

Tsunami Waves Submerge Kamchatka Coastal City - Russia

Kamchatka, tsunami waves submerge coastal town after earthquake, homes damaged. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any copyright or license ownership in the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising from or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Kamchatka, Russia on July 30, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tsunami Waves Submerge Kamchatka Coastal City - Russia

Tsunami Waves Submerge Kamchatka Coastal City - Russia

Kamchatka, tsunami waves submerge coastal town after earthquake, homes damaged. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any copyright or license ownership in the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising from or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Kamchatka, Russia on July 30, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tsunami Waves Submerge Kamchatka Coastal City - Russia

Tsunami Waves Submerge Kamchatka Coastal City - Russia

Kamchatka, tsunami waves submerge coastal town after earthquake, homes damaged. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency does not claim any ownership, including but not limited to copyright or license, of the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any copyright or license ownership in the material. By posting this material, you expressly agree to indemnify and hold the Agency and its directors, shareholders, and employees harmless from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising from or in any way connected with the posting of the material. Kamchatka, Russia on July 30, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kamchatka Earthquake Tsunami Warning Issued in Japan

Kamchatka Earthquake Tsunami Warning Issued in Japan

Kamchatka earthquake, tsunami warning issued in Japan. In the city of Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, following the tsunami triggered by the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Russia. A tsunami warning is still in effect in Japan, but the waves that hit the country's coasts were mild at this time, and no serious damage has been reported. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency claims no ownership, including but not limited to copyright or licensing, in the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any copyright or licensing ownership in the material. By posting this material you expressly agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way c

Kamchatka Earthquake Tsunami Warning Issued in Japan

Kamchatka Earthquake Tsunami Warning Issued in Japan

Kamchatka earthquake, tsunami warning issued in Japan. In the city of Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, following the tsunami triggered by the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Russia. A tsunami warning is still in effect in Japan, but the waves that hit the country's coasts were mild at this time, and no serious damage has been reported. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency claims no ownership, including but not limited to copyright or licensing, in the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any copyright or licensing ownership in the material. By posting this material you expressly agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way c

Kamchatka Earthquake Tsunami Warning Issued in Japan

Kamchatka Earthquake Tsunami Warning Issued in Japan

Kamchatka earthquake, tsunami warning issued in Japan. In the city of Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, following the tsunami triggered by the magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Russia. A tsunami warning is still in effect in Japan, but the waves that hit the country's coasts were mild at this time, and no serious damage has been reported. This is a private photo posted on social media or broadcast media provided by this Agency. The Agency claims no ownership, including but not limited to copyright or licensing, in the attached material. The fees charged by this Agency are for the Agency's services only and do not convey, nor are they intended to convey to you, any copyright or licensing ownership in the material. By posting this material you expressly agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Agency and its directors, shareholders and employees from any loss, claim, damage, demand, expense (including legal fees), or any cause of action or allegation against the Agency arising out of or in any way c

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.

BET Awards 2025 - LA

BET Awards 2025 - LA

Tsunami arrives at the BET Awards 2025 (25th Annual BET Awards) held at Peacock Theater at L.A. Live on June 9, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

BET Awards 2025 - LA

BET Awards 2025 - LA

Tsunami arrives at the BET Awards 2025 (25th Annual BET Awards) held at Peacock Theater at L.A. Live on June 9, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

BET Awards 2025 - LA

BET Awards 2025 - LA

Tsunami arrives at the BET Awards 2025 (25th Annual BET Awards) held at Peacock Theater at L.A. Live on June 9, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.