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Indonesia: Thick Haze Blankets Road in Palangka Raya

Thick haze blanketed a road in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, on Saturday, September 12, reducing visibility for motorists and motorcyclists. The smoke is consistent with land and forest fires that regularly affect the region during Indonesia's dry season.

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China: Electric Scooter Rider Hit by Red Light Runner in Jinan, Shandong

Filmed on September 4, 2026, in Jinan, Shandong, an electric scooter rider is struck by a car that runs a red light at an intersection. The impact sends the rider and scooter tumbling to the ground, and their head strikes the pavement, but the helmet absorbs the blow. The rider slowly gets up, dazed but conscious, and checks their body.

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China: Swirling Mist Forms Eye-Like Wind Vortex on Anqing Mountain Road

On August 23, 2026, in Anqing, Anhui, a hiker captured a wind vortex swirling amid thick mist along a mountain road. The mist made the airflow clearly visible, creating what appeared to be a spinning eye in the middle of the road. Some commenters linked the phenomenon to the Venturi effect. They said air could accelerate through a narrow section before flowing into slower surrounding air.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows vehicles abandoned on a road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 9, 2026, following torrential rain that hit the region the previous day.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows a car (R) abandoned on a road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 9, 2026, following torrential rain that hit the region the previous day.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows a car abandoned on a road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 9, 2026, following torrential rain that hit the region the previous day.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows a car abandoned on a road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 9, 2026, following torrential rain that hit the region the previous day.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

A car moves on a flooded road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

A major road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, is congested with vehicles on Sept. 8, 2026, following heavy rain.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

A major road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, is congested with vehicles on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

Commuters walk along a road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Sept. 8, 2026, as subway services operated by the central Japan city are temporarily suspended due to heavy rain that hit the region.

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Japan: Mayfly Swarm Blankets Bridges Over Kiso River, Creates Slippery Roads

A massive swarm of mayflies has swept over bridges spanning the Kiso River between Aichi and Gifu prefectures, a recurring September phenomenon in the area. Footage shows the insects, drawn to lights, obscuring drivers' visibility, while their carcasses have piled up on the road surface, creating slippery conditions that motorcyclists have called dangerous. Experts say the swarm could persist for about a week and are urging drivers to slow down and keep windows closed.

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[Breaking News]Heavy rain in eastern Japan

OAMISHIRASATO, Japan, Sept. 7 Kyodo - A road is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026. (Kyodo)

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US: Crews Battle Peteetneet Fire Near Nebo Loop Road in Utah

The Peteetneet Fire, initially known as the Payson Fire, ignited Sunday, September 6, near Nebo Loop Road in Payson, Utah. It grew to an estimated 45 acres before crews halted its advance overnight. The blaze was 60% contained by Monday morning, with no impact to infrastructure.

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Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

Water gushes from a manhole on a road in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026, amid heavy rainfall.

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Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

Water gushes from a manhole on a road in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026, amid heavy rainfall.

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Heavy rain in eastern Japan

Heavy rain in eastern Japan

A road is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Heavy rain in eastern Japan

Heavy rain in eastern Japan

A road is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Canada: Water Main Bursts, Sends Jet of Water Into Air in North Vancouver

A water main appeared to burst near the intersection of Capilano Road and Marine Drive in North Vancouver on Friday, September 4, sending a jet of water into the air from the middle of the road.

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Canada: Nova Scotia Declares Emergency as Flooding Batters Cape Breton

Record rainfall caused severe flooding on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, on Saturday, September 5, damaging roads, culverts and bridges and prompting local states of emergency in Inverness, Richmond and Victoria counties. A woman's death has also been reported, possibly linked to the flooding.

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US: Cars Stuck as Heavy Rain Floods Streets in Plymouth, Michigan

Severe storms battered southeast Michigan, including Detroit, on Wednesday, September 2, with torrential rain and hail, prompting a tornado warning and a severe flood warning across the region. This video, filmed on Thursday, shows a vehicle driving through water on a flooded road in Plymouth, Wayne County, along with several cars that got stuck.

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Canada: Toronto TTC Bus Floods on Submerged Road After Storm

Severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, and prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas. Several roads, including the Don Valley Parkway, were closed in the area due to flooding, and a TTC bus flooded while driving through a submerged road.

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Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows a flooded road in Goshogawara in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows a flooded road in Goshogawara in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows a flooded road in Aomori, northeastern Japan, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows a flooded road in Aomori, northeastern Japan, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows a flooded road in Aomori, northeastern Japan, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows a flooded road in Aomori, northeastern Japan, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Torrential rain in northeastern Japan

Photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026, shows a flooded road in Aomori, northeastern Japan, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

SAKAI, Japan, Aug. 31 Kyodo - A riverside road is seen inundated in a residential area in Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 30, 2026, following torrential rain. The river is seen in front. (Kyodo)

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US: Ross Fire Near Graford, Texas Burns Over 90,000 Acres, Roads Remain Closed

The wildfire dubbed the Ross Fire broke out near U.S. Highway 180 and R.D. Bell Road in Palo Pinto County, Texas, on Monday, August 24. The blaze had grown to at least 90,048 acres as of Monday, August 31, destroying 157 structures and damaging 140 others, with road closures still in effect.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Torrential rain in central Japan

A riverside road is seen inundated in a residential area in Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 30, 2026, following torrential rain. The river is seen in front.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Torrential rain in central Japan

A road is seen inundated in Fukui Prefecture's capital in central Japan on Aug. 30, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Torrential rain in central Japan

A road is seen inundated in Fukui Prefecture's capital in central Japan on Aug. 30, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Torrential rain in central Japan

Photo taken on Aug. 30, 2026, shows a submerged road in Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Torrential rain in central Japan

Photo taken on Aug. 30, 2026, shows a submerged road in Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, following torrential rain.

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China: Sudden Road Collapse Leaves Vehicle Inches From Danger in Mianyang, Sichuan

In Mianyang, Sichuan province, a road suddenly collapsed seconds after a large truck passed over it, forcing the driver of a following vehicle to brake sharply and stop just short of the newly formed sinkhole.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Torrential rain in central Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 28, 2026, shows a submerged road and a river in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Torrential rain in central Japan

A submerged road is pictured in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 28, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Torrential rain in central Japan

A submerged road is pictured in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 28, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows submerged vehicles on a road in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 28, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Torrential rain in central Japan

Photo taken Aug. 27, 2026, shows a collapsed road in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain in central Japan

Torrential rain in central Japan

Photo taken Aug. 27, 2026, shows a collapsed road in Himi in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, following torrential rain.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows a collapsed road along a river in Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Aug. 27, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows a collapsed road along a river in Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Aug. 27, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows a collapsed road along a river in Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Aug. 27, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows an abandoned vehicle on an inundated road in Hakui, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Aug. 27, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows an abandoned vehicle on an inundated road in Himi, Toyama Prefecture, on Aug. 27, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows abandoned vehicles on an inundated road in Himi, Toyama Prefecture, on Aug. 27, 2026, following torrential rain.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

Photo shows an abandoned vehicle on an inundated road in Himi, Toyama Prefecture, on Aug. 27, 2026, following torrential rain.

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