Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Region, Leaving Widespread Damage 3

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday.

Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

Train-truck collision

Train-truck collision

TAKASAGO, Japan - Photo taken in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, on Feb. 13, 2013, shows the driver's cabin of a train operated by Sanyo Electric Railway Co. that derailed after colliding with a flatbed truck at a crossing in the western Japan city on Feb. 12. Fifteen people were injured.

Train-truck collision

Train-truck collision

TAKASAGO, Japan - Photo shows a train operated by Sanyo Electric Railway Co. that derailed after colliding with a flatbed carrier truck at a crossing near Arai Station in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 12, 2013. Fifteen people were injured.

15 injured in collision between train, truck

15 injured in collision between train, truck

TAKASAGO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a derailed train operated by Sanyo Electric Railway Co. after a collision with a flatbed carrier truck at a crossing in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, on Feb. 12, 2013. Fifteen people were injured in the accident.

Train-truck collision

Train-truck collision

TAKASAGO, Japan - Photo shows a train operated by Sanyo Electric Railway Co. that derailed after colliding with a flatbed carrier truck at a crossing near Arai Station in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 12, 2013. Fifteen people were injured.

Train-truck collision

Train-truck collision

TAKASAGO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a train operated by Sanyo Electric Railway Co. that derailed after colliding with a flatbed carrier truck at a crossing near Arai Station in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 12, 2013. Fifteen people were injured.

Train-truck collision

Train-truck collision

TAKASAGO, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a train operated by Sanyo Electric Railway Co. that derailed after colliding with a flatbed carrier truck at a crossing near Arai Station in Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 12, 2013. Fifteen people were injured.