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Heavy Rain Storms in California Leave Three Dead

Workers prepare for another upcoming winter storm in Wrightwood, San Bernardino County, California, the United States, December 25, 2025. Powerful winter storms have left at least four people dead and caused widespread damage across the U.S. state of California over the Christmas holiday week. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinha/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain Storms in California Leave Three Dead

Workers prepare for another upcoming winter storm in Wrightwood, San Bernardino County, California, the United States, December 25, 2025. Powerful winter storms have left at least four people dead and caused widespread damage across the U.S. state of California over the Christmas holiday week. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinha/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 5

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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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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Spain: Hail and Heavy Rain Hit Malaga’s Axarquía Region on Christmas Eve

On December 24 (Christmas Eve), a storm bringing heavy rain and hail struck the Axarquía region of Málaga province in southern Spain. In several coastal and inland towns, the ground and even the beaches were covered in white, and a waterspout was also sighted offshore near Chilches. Authorities issued an amber warning for heavy rain and activated an emergency flood prevention plan. Traffic was disrupted on the A-7 motorway due to poor visibility and slippery road conditions, with some sections closed. Reports included localized flooding of homes and roads, as well as minor collisions, but no major damage has been confirmed so far.

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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: Winter Storm Brings Snow to Maine on Christmas Eve

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to Maine from Tuesday evening, December 23, into Wednesday morning, December 24, raising the likelihood of a white Christmas.

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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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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 4

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 2

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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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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Infant Dead Because of Hypothermia - Gaza

A man carries the shrouded body of infant Saeed Asaad Abdeen during his funeral in Gaza City, Gaza, on December 18, 2025. Medical officials reported the one-month-old died of hypothermia. His death brings the number of weather-related fatalities in the Gaza Strip to 13 during a winter storm. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Infant Dead Because of Hypothermia - Gaza

A man carries the shrouded body of infant Saeed Asaad Abdeen during his funeral in Gaza City, Gaza, on December 18, 2025. Medical officials reported the one-month-old died of hypothermia. His death brings the number of weather-related fatalities in the Gaza Strip to 13 during a winter storm. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Infant Dead Because of Hypothermia - Gaza

A man holds the shrouded body of infant Saeed Asaad Abdeen during his funeral in Gaza City, Gaza, on December 18, 2025. Medical officials reported the one-month-old died of hypothermia. His death brings the number of weather-related fatalities in the Gaza Strip to 13 during a winter storm. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Infant Dead Because of Hypothermia - Gaza

A man holds the shrouded body of infant Saeed Asaad Abdeen during his funeral in Gaza City, Gaza, on December 18, 2025. Medical officials reported the one-month-old died of hypothermia. His death brings the number of weather-related fatalities in the Gaza Strip to 13 during a winter storm. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Infant Dead Because of Hypothermia - Gaza

Mourners perform funeral prayers for the infant Saeed Asaad Abdeen in Gaza City, Gaza, on December 18, 2025. Medical officials reported the one-month-old died of hypothermia. His death brings the number of weather-related fatalities in the Gaza Strip to 13 during a winter storm. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Infant Dead Because of Hypothermia - Gaza

The shrouded body of infant Saeed Asaad Abdeen lies in a jacket on the ground during his funeral in Gaza City, Gaza, on December 18, 2025. Medical officials reported the one-month-old died of hypothermia. His death brings the number of weather-related fatalities in the Gaza Strip to 13 during a winter storm. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Infant Dead Because of Hypothermia - Gaza

A man holds the shrouded body of infant Saeed Asaad Abdeen during his funeral in Gaza City, Gaza, on December 18, 2025. Medical officials reported the one-month-old died of hypothermia. His death brings the number of weather-related fatalities in the Gaza Strip to 13 during a winter storm. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Infant Dead Because of Hypothermia - Gaza

Two men hold the shrouded body of infant Saeed Asaad Abdeen during his funeral in Gaza City, Gaza, on December 18, 2025. Medical officials reported the one-month-old died of hypothermia. His death brings the number of weather-related fatalities in the Gaza Strip to 13 during a winter storm. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Infant Dead Because of Hypothermia - Gaza

Mourners perform funeral prayers for the infant Saeed Asaad Abdeen in Gaza City, Gaza, on December 18, 2025. Medical officials reported the one-month-old died of hypothermia. His death brings the number of weather-related fatalities in the Gaza Strip to 13 during a winter storm. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Infant Dead Because of Hypothermia - Gaza

The shrouded body of infant Saeed Asaad Abdeen lies in a morgue in Gaza City, Gaza, on December 18, 2025. Medical officials reported the one-month-old died of hypothermia. His death brings the number of weather-related fatalities in the Gaza Strip to 13 during a winter storm. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Infant Dead Because of Hypothermia - Gaza

A man holds the shrouded body of infant Saeed Asaad Abdeen during his funeral in Gaza City, Gaza, on December 18, 2025. Medical officials reported the one-month-old died of hypothermia. His death brings the number of weather-related fatalities in the Gaza Strip to 13 during a winter storm. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Infant Dead Because of Hypothermia - Gaza

A man wraps the shrouded body of infant Saeed Asaad Abdeen at a morgue in Gaza City, Gaza, on December 18, 2025. Medical officials reported the one-month-old died of hypothermia. His death brings the number of weather-related fatalities in the Gaza Strip to 13 during a winter storm. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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: Fast-Moving Clipper System Brings Snow to New Jersey 2

A fast-moving clipper system brought light snow to parts of New Jersey on Tuesday, December 23. A winter weather advisory was issued for the area as a wintry mix continued to impact the region.

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US: Winter Weather Advisories Issued for Upstate New York

Winter Weather Advisories were issued for parts of New York on Tuesday, December 23, as a mixture of snow and rain moved through the Tri-State Area.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 5

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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US: Fast-Moving Clipper System Brings Snow to New Jersey

A fast-moving clipper system brought light snow to parts of New Jersey on Tuesday, December 23. A winter weather advisory was issued for the area as a wintry mix continued to impact the region.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 3

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 4

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 2

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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South Africa: Heavy Rain Batters KwaZulu-Natal South Coast 2

Intense rainfall swept through the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast on Sunday afternoon, December 21, affecting areas including Margate and surrounding coastal towns.

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US: Heavy Rain from Winter Storm Triggers Flooding in Willits, California

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Willits on Sunday morning, December 21, amid rising water levels. The area is forecast to receive between 1 and 3 inches of rain through Monday, December 22, with higher totals possible at higher elevations. The National Weather Service warns motorists never to attempt to cross flooded roadways. From Arcata to Shelter Cove, heavy rain inundated valleys and caused creeks to overflow their banks, and turned roads into rivers of fast-moving muddy water.

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South Africa: Heavy Rain Batters KwaZulu-Natal South Coast

Intense rainfall swept through the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast on Sunday afternoon, December 21, affecting areas including Margate and surrounding coastal towns.

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Canada: Near-Zero Visibility as Blizzard Hits Southern Manitoba

A fast-moving winter storm brought blizzard conditions to southern Manitoba, with winds up to 90 km/h and heavy blowing snow forcing highway and school closures, stranding drivers, and disrupting flights and essential services on Thursday, December 18. RCMP strongly discouraged travel as near-zero visibility led to multiple crashes and vehicles stuck on rural roads, while snowfall totals ranged from 8 cm in Winnipeg to nearly 19 cm in some areas. Conditions were further complicated by power outages and widespread delays as the storm swept across the Prairies.

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US: Blizzard Brings Near-Whiteout Conditions to Minnesota

A blizzard brought dangerous travel conditions to southern Minnesota and northern Iowa on Thursday, December 18, prompting no-travel advisories and blizzard warnings in several counties. Strong winds up to 50 mph and blowing snow caused near-whiteout visibility, especially in rural areas.

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Winnipeg storm

A person clears snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

A person scrapes their windshield after an overnight snow storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

Crews clear snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

People clear snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

People clean up after an overnight snow storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

Crews clear snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

A person shovels snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

People clear snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

A person clears snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winnipeg storm

A person clears snow after an overnight storm, in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Photo by John Woods/Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Women Blown Over by Fierce Blizzard in Inner Mongolia

On November 22, 2025, footage captured two women struggling against powerful gusts and heavy snow, with one of them being blown to the ground by a sudden blast of wind in Inner Mongolia. The cold was so severe that their phone reportedly shut off within minutes from freezing temperatures.