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Japan: Heavy Snow Paralyzes Aomori as Record Accumulation Piles Up

A series of strong cold air masses brought heavy snowfall to northern Japan from January 21 through February 2. According to authorities, a total of 30 people have died across the region since January 20 due to snow-related incidents. In Aomori City, numerous vehicles were left stranded by the snow, causing traffic congestion in many areas. Snow accumulation reached 178 centimeters on February 2—about 2.6 times the seasonal average—prompting the closure of all public elementary and junior high schools in the city.

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Colombia: Heavy Rain Hits Medellín, Causing Floods and Damage 2

On January 28, 2026, heavy rainfall in Medellín triggered multiple flooding emergencies, especially in the southeastern area of El Poblado. Overflowing of the La Presidenta creek flooded streets and prompted authorities to advise using alternative routes. The storm also caused fallen trees and a collapsed wall, damaging vehicles and public spaces, though no injuries were reported. In addition, lightning strikes affected the city, temporarily suspending operation of all six Metro cable cars before service was restored. Residents were advised to stay indoors and report emergencies via local authorities.

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Colombia: Heavy Rain Hits Medellín, Causing Floods and Damage

On January 28, 2026, heavy rainfall in Medellín triggered multiple flooding emergencies, especially in the southeastern area of El Poblado. Overflowing of the La Presidenta creek flooded streets and prompted authorities to advise using alternative routes. The storm also caused fallen trees and a collapsed wall, damaging vehicles and public spaces, though no injuries were reported. In addition, lightning strikes affected the city, temporarily suspending operation of all six Metro cable cars before service was restored. Residents were advised to stay indoors and report emergencies via local authorities.

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Japan: Cold Front Stalls Over Hokkaido Bringing More Than One Meter Snow to Sapporo 2

A cold front stalled over Hokkaido on Sunday, January 25, leaving more than one meter of snow on the ground in Sapporo — the highest January total recorded in the city in decades. The persistent storm heavily disrupted transportation, leaving thousands stranded at New Chitose Airport.

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Japan: Cold Front Stalls Over Hokkaido Bringing More Than One Meter Snow to Sapporo

A cold front stalled over Hokkaido on Sunday, January 25, leaving more than one meter of snow on the ground in Sapporo — the highest January total recorded in the city in decades. The persistent storm heavily disrupted transportation, leaving thousands stranded at New Chitose Airport.

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US: Miami Airport Evacuated After Unattended Luggage Found

Miami International Airport partially evacuated areas around Concourses G, H and J for about two hours Sunday night, January 25, after unattended luggage was found. The bomb squad responded and gave the all clear shortly before 7:30 p.m., allowing operations to resume. The incident came amid widespread flight delays and cancellations linked to a major winter storm.

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US: Miami Airport Evacuated After Unattended Luggage Found 2

Miami International Airport partially evacuated areas around Concourses G, H and J for about two hours Sunday night, January 25, after unattended luggage was found. The bomb squad responded and gave the all clear shortly before 7:30 p.m., allowing operations to resume. The incident came amid widespread flight delays and cancellations linked to a major winter storm. This video shows passengers evacuated from a flight onto the tarmac at Miami International Airport.

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Japan: Hundreds of Vehicles Stranded on Hokuriku Expressway Amid Record Snowfall in Fukui

Heavy snowfall in Fukui Prefecture prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a weather warning on Friday, January 23. As rapid accumulation caused severe traffic disruptions, approximately 360 vehicles were left stranded on the Hokuriku Expressway near Tsuruga City.

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Japan: Massive Crowding at Stations After Knife Scare on Saikyo Line

17-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, January 23, following reports of a man armed with a knife on a Saikyo Line train in Tokyo’s Kita Ward. While no injuries were reported, several train lines were suspended, forcing some passengers to walk along the tracks and causing massive crowding at stations as commuters were left stranded.

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Italy: Terrifying Ocean Surge Slams Coastal Road in Scilla

A video captured a terrifying moment when an ocean surge crashed onto a coastal road in the Italian town of Scilla on January 11, 2026. Two vehicles approaching a seaside tunnel were briefly stranded as a massive wave from the Tyrrhenian Sea swept across the road, flooding the lane. Both cars slowly reversed away as waves continued to pound the shoreline. No injuries were reported.

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Illustration - Surf in Carry-Le-Rouet - France

A canoe is stranded on a beach. Illustration of Rouet Beach. France, Carry-le-Rouet, Bouches-du-Rhone, January 18, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 7

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 6

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 5

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 4

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 2

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Massive Train Disruption Impacts Hundreds of Thousands in Tokyo Area 3

Tokyo's main JR Yamanote Line and JR Keihin-Tohoku Line suspended service on Friday, January 16, after a power outage caused by overnight construction work near Tamachi Station. The disruption caused widespread chaos for morning commuters, with some passengers forced to evacuate from a stranded train by walking along the railroad tracks.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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China: Students Use Bamboo Pole and Mats to Rescue Stranded Kitten

On December 26, 2025, in Henan Province, located in central China, students rescued a kitten stranded on a platform between the second and third floors of a dormitory building. Several on the third floor used a long bamboo pole to gently nudge the kitten downward. Below, other students held several thick sports mats to catch the falling cat.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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China: Gray Cat Becomes Stranded While Clinging to Metal Staircase Railing

A gray cat was seen clinging to the metal railing of a staircase in eastern China’s Jiangsu Province on Friday, December 26. With its paws tightly clenched and frozen in place, the animal was unable to move up or down the stairs.

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China: Man Rescues Young Goat Stranded on Steep Cliff in Hunan Province

On December 26, 2025, a man, an outdoor enthusiast in Shaoyang, Hunan Province, used professional climbing gear to rescue a young goat stranded on a steep, narrow cliff. The man safely carried the animal to stable ground as its mother watched anxiously from nearby.

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Peru: Train Crash Leaves Passengers Stranded at Aguas Calientes Station

On Tuesday, December 30, two trains collided head-on on a single-track route leading to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu in Peru. One train driver was killed and at least 36–40 people were injured. The crash occurred between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes stations, leaving many tourists stranded. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and the injured were taken to hospitals in Cusco and nearby areas. This video shows chaotic scenes at Machu Picchu Station as tourists were left stranded.

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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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US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm 3

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, San Bernardino County, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

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China: Man Climbs 30-Meter Tree to Rescue Stranded Cat

This video shows the heartwarming moment a Chinese man risked his own safety to rescue a helpless cat stranded high above the ground for more than a week. Filmed on December 11, 2025, in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, the footage captures retired veteran Zhang Yuhua climbing a nearly 30-meter-tall metasequoia tree to save a small cat trapped at the top. Using only his bare hands and no professional climbing equipment, Zhang carefully made his way up the towering tree. According to the video, the cat had been stuck there for nine days and was growing visibly weaker. After several tense moments, he reached the cat, secured it, and slowly descended, prompting applause from onlookers. Zhang later said the cat was taken to a temporary foster shelter for care and observation.

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US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm 2

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

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US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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China: Vehicles Stranded in Xinjiang Amid Heavy Snow and Strong Winds

On December 12, 2025, heavy snow and strong winds left several vehicles stranded on icy roads in Xinjiang, China, after which rescue teams worked overnight to clear the area.

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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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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued 2

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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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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Spain: Storm Emilia Causes Severe Flooding in Badalona

Storm Emilia brought heavy rains to Catalonia, causing severe flooding and leaving stranded vehicles in Badalona. The heavy rain also led to the closure of the metro station, and two storm-related deaths were reported in Murcia and A Coruña.

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