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US: Grass Fire Prompts Evacuation in Thornton, Colorado

A fast-moving grass fire fueled by strong winds and dry conditions broke out in Thornton, Colorado, Wednesday morning, February 25, injuring four firefighters and one civilian and prompting evacuations of nearby neighborhoods, businesses, and Pinnacle Charter School. Thick smoke forced a temporary closure of Interstate 25, while roughly 150 responders worked to contain the 10-acre blaze by mid-afternoon. No homes were destroyed, evacuations were later lifted, and the cause remains under investigation. This video shows smoke visible from the River North Art District (RiNo), north of downtown Denver.

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RECAP: Storm Chandra Brings Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to UK and Ireland

Storm Chandra brought unsettled weather to parts of the UK and Ireland on Tuesday, January 27, delivering heavy rain, strong winds, and colder conditions. The system caused localized flooding, travel disruption, and weather warnings in several regions as it moved across the British Isles.

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RECAP: SoCal Hit by Christmas Eve Storm, Flash Flooding and Evacuations Reported

A powerful Christmas Eve storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, triggering widespread flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslide risks. Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued in several areas, including Wrightwood, where Highway 2 was washed out and fire crews assisted affected homes. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and residents were urged to avoid travel.

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Road-Rail Bridge Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the south tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. With a main span of 1,120 meters, the Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge will further improve traffic network of the Yangtze River Economic Belt after completion. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Zhizun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California

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.

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Yellow plastic road barriers are left stranded on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Yellow plastic road barriers are left stranded on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia: Severe Flooding Hits Medan, North Sumatra

On Thursday, November 27, severe flooding completely submerged hundreds of houses in three hamlets of Paya Geli Village (Sunggal Subdistrict, Deli Serdang Regency). The flooding was caused by the overflowing of the river located behind the residential area. The river began to flood homes at 5:00 AM, and by 10:30 AM, water levels had reached waist-high for an adult, submerging thousands of homes and blocking the main access road.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 4

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. In Aichi Prefecture, heavy rain and flood warnings were issued, and authorities also warned of possible river overflows

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 3

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. In Aichi Prefecture, heavy rain and flood warnings were issued, and authorities also warned of possible river overflows

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Monsoons Flood in India

A man walks through a flooded road on the banks of the Ganges river in Prayagraj, India on August 26, 2025, as water levels of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers rose following monsoon rainfalls. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoons Flood in India

Children play near a flooded road on the banks of the Ganges river in Prayagraj, India on August 26, 2025, as water levels of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers rose following monsoon rainfalls. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoons Flood in India

A man walks through a flooded road on the banks of the Ganges river in Prayagraj, India on August 26, 2025, as water levels of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers rose following monsoon rainfalls. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Severe Flooding Hit Southeast Wisconsin After Heavy Rainfall

From Saturday, August 9, to Sunday, August 10, severe weather brought record-breaking rainfall to southeast Wisconsin, causing the Menomonee River to overflow and flood streets in Wauwatosa.

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US: Severe Flooding Hit Southeast Wisconsin After Heavy Rainfall 2

From Saturday, August 9, to Sunday, August 10, severe weather brought record-breaking rainfall to southeast Wisconsin, causing the Menomonee River to overflow and flood streets in Wauwatosa.

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Yellow River Tunnel Construction - China

A tunnel boring machine TBM) works at the construction site of the Yellow River tunnel on Huanggang Road in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, June 22, 2025. The excavation work of the Yellow River section of the Huanggang Road Yellow River tunnel was completed on Sunday, marking a breakthrough in the construction of the tunnel project. The 5,755-meter-long tunnel, with 3,290 meters excavated by a 17.5-meter diameter TBM, is the largest underwater TBM tunnel currently under construction in the world. Photo by Xu Suhui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yellow River Tunnel Construction - China

A truck runs at the construction site of the Yellow River tunnel on Huanggang Road in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, June 22, 2025. The excavation work of the Yellow River section of the Huanggang Road Yellow River tunnel was completed on Sunday, marking a breakthrough in the construction of the tunnel project. The 5,755-meter-long tunnel, with 3,290 meters excavated by a 17.5-meter diameter TBM, is the largest underwater TBM tunnel currently under construction in the world. Photo by Xu Suhui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yellow River Tunnel Construction - China

Staff workers work at the construction site of the Yellow River tunnel on Huanggang Road in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, June 22, 2025. The excavation work of the Yellow River section of the Huanggang Road Yellow River tunnel was completed on Sunday, marking a breakthrough in the construction of the tunnel project. The 5,755-meter-long tunnel, with 3,290 meters excavated by a 17.5-meter diameter TBM, is the largest underwater TBM tunnel currently under construction in the world. Photo by Xu Suhui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yellow River Tunnel Construction - China

Staff workers work at the construction site of the Yellow River tunnel on Huanggang Road in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, June 22, 2025. The excavation work of the Yellow River section of the Huanggang Road Yellow River tunnel was completed on Sunday, marking a breakthrough in the construction of the tunnel project. The 5,755-meter-long tunnel, with 3,290 meters excavated by a 17.5-meter diameter TBM, is the largest underwater TBM tunnel currently under construction in the world. Photo by Xu Suhui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yellow River Tunnel Construction - China

Staff workers work at the construction site of the Yellow River tunnel on Huanggang Road in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, June 22, 2025. The excavation work of the Yellow River section of the Huanggang Road Yellow River tunnel was completed on Sunday, marking a breakthrough in the construction of the tunnel project. The 5,755-meter-long tunnel, with 3,290 meters excavated by a 17.5-meter diameter TBM, is the largest underwater TBM tunnel currently under construction in the world. Photo by Xu Suhui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yellow River Tunnel Construction - China

Staff workers are pictured at the construction site of the Yellow River tunnel on Huanggang Road in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, June 22, 2025. The excavation work of the Yellow River section of the Huanggang Road Yellow River tunnel was completed on Sunday, marking a breakthrough in the construction of the tunnel project. The 5,755-meter-long tunnel, with 3,290 meters excavated by a 17.5-meter diameter TBM, is the largest underwater TBM tunnel currently under construction in the world. Photo by Xu Suhui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Floating Traffic Barriers Turn Flooded Street Into Surreal Parade in Qingdao

On June 15, 2025, in Qingdao, Shandong, bright orange traffic barriers were seen drifting down a flooded street like boats. Torrential rain had turned the road into a shallow river, sending the barriers—usually used to manage traffic—floating and bumping into each other. Bystanders laughed and filmed the surreal scene as the barriers bobbed gently in the water, resembling a slow-moving parade. The video ended with the barriers continuing their odd journey downstream.

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The Sindi-Lodja bridge

PÃ¤rnu, 12.06.2025. The Sindi-Lodja bridge, located on the PÃ¤rnu-Tori road and crosses the Reiu River. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/PÃ¤rnu PM

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The Sindi-Lodja bridge

PÃ¤rnu, 12.06.2025. The Sindi-Lodja bridge, located on the PÃ¤rnu-Tori road and crosses the Reiu River. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/PÃ¤rnu PM

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The Sindi-Lodja bridge

PÃ¤rnu, 12.06.2025. The Sindi-Lodja bridge, located on the PÃ¤rnu-Tori road and crosses the Reiu River. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/PÃ¤rnu PM

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The Sindi-Lodja bridge

PÃ¤rnu, 12.06.2025. The Sindi-Lodja bridge, located on the PÃ¤rnu-Tori road and crosses the Reiu River. Photo: Mailiis Ollino/PÃ¤rnu PM

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Indus Water Treaty India and Pakistan

Car passes on the road beside the river in the Gurez valley in Bandipora, India-administered Jammu and Kashmir, near India-Pakistan border on June 5, 2025. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indus Water Treaty India and Pakistan

Local people sit on the side of the road with the view of the river in the Gurez valley in Bandipora, India-administered Jammu and Kashmir, near India-Pakistan border on June 5, 2025. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Duck Family Guided by Police Crossing Road in Obihiro, Hokkaido

A family of spot-billed ducks was spotted being targeted by a crow on a busy road in Obihiro, Hokkaido, on Thursday, May 8. The police soon arrived at the scene after receiving a call and guided the ducky family crossing the road safely and heading to the nearby Obihiro River.

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US: Indiana Declares Emergency Amidst Severe Flooding

Heavy rain and deadly flash flooding persisted in parts of the South and the Midwest on Sunday, April 6. In Indiana, rainfall and rising river levels triggered road closures and evacuations. A state of emergency was declared in some areas.

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US: Evacuation Order Issued for OC Canyon Communities Due to Mudslide Risk

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for Orange County canyon communities near the Airport Fire burn scar on Wednesday night, March 12, as heavy rains pounded the region, increasing the possibility of debris flows and mudslides. The National Weather Service also issued a flood watch for the area. This video, taken on Thursday, shows damage from the downpour on Trabuco Canyon Road in Trabuco Canyon, with rocks and trees washed away.

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Inondations At Ille et Vilaine - France

In Goven (35), on January 30, 2025. Aerial view of exceptional flooding of the Vilaine river, flooded fields along the main road. Photo by Macareux/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hubei Jingzhou Bridge Smart Construction Platform - China

This aerial drone photo taken on January 3, 2025 shows a new generation lightweight smart construction platform at the north tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. A new generation lightweight smart construction platform for bridge construction, developed by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co., Ltd., conducted its first jacking operation here Friday. The Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge is 1,723 meters long with a main span of 1,120 meters. The bridge tower on the north bank is 215.5 meters high, about the height of a 70-story skyscraper. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hubei Jingzhou Bridge Smart Construction Platform - China

This aerial drone photo taken on January 3, 2025 shows a new generation lightweight smart construction platform at the north tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. A new generation lightweight smart construction platform for bridge construction, developed by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co., Ltd., conducted its first jacking operation here Friday. The Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge is 1,723 meters long with a main span of 1,120 meters. The bridge tower on the north bank is 215.5 meters high, about the height of a 70-story skyscraper. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hubei Jingzhou Bridge Smart Construction Platform - China

This aerial drone photo taken on January 3, 2025 shows a new generation lightweight smart construction platform at the north tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. A new generation lightweight smart construction platform for bridge construction, developed by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co., Ltd., conducted its first jacking operation here Friday. The Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge is 1,723 meters long with a main span of 1,120 meters. The bridge tower on the north bank is 215.5 meters high, about the height of a 70-story skyscraper. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hubei Jingzhou Bridge Smart Construction Platform - China

This aerial drone photo taken on January 3, 2025 shows a new generation lightweight smart construction platform at the north tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. A new generation lightweight smart construction platform for bridge construction, developed by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co., Ltd., conducted its first jacking operation here Friday. The Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge is 1,723 meters long with a main span of 1,120 meters. The bridge tower on the north bank is 215.5 meters high, about the height of a 70-story skyscraper. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hubei Jingzhou Bridge Smart Construction Platform - China

This aerial drone photo taken on January 3, 2025 shows a new generation lightweight smart construction platform at the north tower construction site of Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge project in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. A new generation lightweight smart construction platform for bridge construction, developed by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Group Co., Ltd., conducted its first jacking operation here Friday. The Libu Yangtze River road-rail bridge is 1,723 meters long with a main span of 1,120 meters. The bridge tower on the north bank is 215.5 meters high, about the height of a 70-story skyscraper. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Widespread Flooding Hits Greater Manchester Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate 6

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day, forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident. The River Mersey reached its highest levels in 66 years and burst its banks. Around 400 homes were evacuated, and 500 people, including asylum seekers, were rescued from the Britannia Country Park Hotel.

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UK: Widespread Flooding Hits Greater Manchester Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate 7

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day, forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident. The River Mersey reached its highest levels in 66 years and burst its banks. Around 400 homes were evacuated, and 500 people, including asylum seekers, were rescued from the Britannia Country Park Hotel.

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UK: Widespread Flooding Hits Greater Manchester Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate 8

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day, forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident. The River Mersey reached its highest levels in 66 years and burst its banks. Around 400 homes were evacuated, and 500 people, including asylum seekers, were rescued from the Britannia Country Park Hotel.

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At Least 71 Killed In Road Accident - Ethiopia

This photo taken on December 29, 2024 shows the site of a traffic accident in Sidama region, Ethiopia. At least 71 people were killed Sunday in a traffic accident in south Ethiopia's Sidama region when a truck carrying passengers plunged into the Galana River while crossing a bridge, said the regional communication office. Photo by Sidama National Regional State Health Bureau/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 71 Killed In Road Accident - Ethiopia

This photo taken on December 29, 2024 shows the site of a traffic accident in Sidama region, Ethiopia. At least 71 people were killed Sunday in a traffic accident in south Ethiopia's Sidama region when a truck carrying passengers plunged into the Galana River while crossing a bridge, said the regional communication office. Photo by Sidama National Regional State Health Bureau/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM