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RECAP: Record Rain Swamps Nagoya, Central Japan

Torrential rain pounded Japan's Tokai region, including Nagoya, on Tuesday afternoon, September 8, flooding roads across the city. The capital of Aichi Prefecture recorded 104.5 millimeters of rainfall in one hour, the highest ever recorded in the city, and the downpour forced widespread train suspensions that stranded commuters. An underpass at Nagoya Dome-mae Yada subway station was completely flooded, with floodwater cascading down a staircase, and columns of water were seen shooting several stories into the air after floodwater pressure forced open manhole covers.

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China: Old Earthen Homes Collapse After Flooding in Fujian

On September 4, 2026, in Putian, Fujian, two old earthen houses in Qibu Village collapsed after being soaked by floodwater during torrential rain. Walls crumbled and roofs caved in as the structures gave way. No casualties were reported, and rescue work continued.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

People sit outside an entrance of a subway station in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture on Sept. 8, 2026, after subway services operated by the central Japan city were temporarily suspended due to heavy rain that hit the region.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

People sit outside an entrance of a subway station in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture on Sept. 8, 2026, after subway services operated by the central Japan city were temporarily suspended due to heavy rain that hit the region.

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US: Hurricane Lowell Approaches Hawaii, Bringing Strong Winds and High Surf 3

Hurricane Lowell approached Kauai as a Category 2 storm on Monday, September 7, prompting Hawaii to declare a state of emergency and activate the National Guard. Kauai and Niihau were under a hurricane warning, while Oahu was under a tropical storm warning and a high surf warning, as strong winds and dangerous surf spread across the islands.

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US: Hurricane Lowell Approaches Hawaii, Bringing Strong Winds and High Surf 2

Hurricane Lowell approached Kauai as a Category 2 storm on Monday, September 7, prompting Hawaii to declare a state of emergency and activate the National Guard. Kauai and Niihau were under a hurricane warning, while Oahu was under a tropical storm warning and a high surf warning, as strong winds and dangerous surf spread across the islands.

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US: Hurricane Lowell Approaches Hawaii, Bringing Strong Winds and High Surf

Hurricane Lowell approached Kauai as a Category 2 storm on Monday, September 7, prompting Hawaii to declare a state of emergency and activate the National Guard. Kauai and Niihau were under a hurricane warning, while Oahu was under a tropical storm warning and a high surf warning, as strong winds and dangerous surf spread across the islands.

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US: Fast-Moving Lookout Fire Forces Evacuations Near Spearfish, South Dakota 5

The Lookout Fire broke out near Spearfish, South Dakota, on Monday, September 7, and rapidly spread, growing to an estimated 40 acres. Evacuation orders were issued for nearby residents, and officials had not released the cause, containment level, or information on any structural damage as of writing.

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US: Fast-Moving Lookout Fire Forces Evacuations Near Spearfish, South Dakota 2

The Lookout Fire broke out near Spearfish, South Dakota, on Monday, September 7, and rapidly spread, growing to an estimated 40 acres. Evacuation orders were issued for nearby residents, and officials had not released the cause, containment level, or information on any structural damage as of writing.

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US: Fast-Moving Lookout Fire Forces Evacuations Near Spearfish, South Dakota 4

The Lookout Fire broke out near Spearfish, South Dakota, on Monday, September 7, and rapidly spread, growing to an estimated 40 acres. Evacuation orders were issued for nearby residents, and officials had not released the cause, containment level, or information on any structural damage as of writing.

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US: Fast-Moving Lookout Fire Forces Evacuations Near Spearfish, South Dakota 3

The Lookout Fire broke out near Spearfish, South Dakota, on Monday, September 7, and rapidly spread, growing to an estimated 40 acres. Evacuation orders were issued for nearby residents, and officials had not released the cause, containment level, or information on any structural damage as of writing.

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US: Fast-Moving Lookout Fire Forces Evacuations Near Spearfish, South Dakota

The Lookout Fire broke out near Spearfish, South Dakota, on Monday, September 7, and rapidly spread, growing to an estimated 40 acres. Evacuation orders were issued for nearby residents, and officials had not released the cause, containment level, or information on any structural damage as of writing.

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China: Powerful ‘Ghost King Tide’ Crashes Ashore, Knocks Down Tourists

A powerful nighttime tidal bore on the Qiantang River slammed into a riverside embankment in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on August 30, 2026, sending waves surging over the bank and catching onlookers off guard. Several tourists were knocked off their feet as the water rushed toward the crowd, while others scrambled to get away in time. This tide is locally known as the "Ghost King Tide" for occurring just after the Hungry Ghost Festival.

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US: At Least Five Dead After Amazon Prime Air Plane Crashes at Miami Airport

An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 cargo plane overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, September 6, striking several vehicles and catching fire. At least five people were killed and five others were injured, three of them critically. The crash triggered a ground stop and delayed about 250 flights. The FAA and NTSB are investigating, and Amazon confirmed the plane was one of its own, offering condolences to those affected.

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Canada: Toronto Roads Flooded After Severe Storm Lashes Southern Ontario 2

Severe flooding closed major roads across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, September 2, as a powerful storm swept through the region. Roughly 45,000 power outages and flight disruptions at Toronto Pearson International Airport were also reported.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding Across Central, Southern Utah Counties 2

Storms swept central and southern Utah on Monday, August 31, bringing hail, heavy rainfall, and flooding. Flash flood warnings were issued for the area, including Zion National Park and the Escalante River.

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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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Canada: Toronto Roads Flooded After Severe Storm Lashes Southern Ontario

Severe flooding closed major roads across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, September 2, as a powerful storm swept through the region. Roughly 45,000 power outages and flight disruptions at Toronto Pearson International Airport were also reported.

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Canada: Severe Storm Downs Trees Across Toronto Streets

Trees were down across streets in Toronto after severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2. The storm brought torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas.

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Pakistan: Monsoon Rain Floods Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Heavy monsoon rain flooded roads and homes across Pakistan's capital Islamabad and neighboring Rawalpindi on September 1, overwhelming drainage systems and sharply raising water levels in the Nullah Lai, a major drainage channel running through Rawalpindi. Authorities closed schools and declared a rain emergency in Rawalpindi as vehicles were stranded and water entered homes and basements in low-lying areas.

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Cross-municipality governments disaster drill

Cross-municipality governments disaster drill

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) attends a disaster drill, jointly held by several municipality governments in the Tokyo metropolitan area, in Atsugi in Kanagawa Prefecture on Sept. 1, 2026, the 103rd anniversary of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake. U.S. military personnel were also present at the drill to cooperate in medical relief activities.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding Across Central, Southern Utah Counties

Storms swept central and southern Utah on Monday, August 31, bringing hail, heavy rainfall, and flooding. Flash flood warnings were issued for the area, including Zion National Park and the Escalante River.

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US: Powerful Storm Knocks Down Trees, Topples 34 Rail Cars in Lynndyl, Utah

A severe storm with winds reaching 70 to 90 mph, possibly close to 100 mph, tore through Lynndyl, Utah on Saturday, August 29. The storm damaged roughly 40 homes and knocked out power. It also ripped the roof off at least one house, downed multiple trees, and toppled 34 railroad cars. Authorities were investigating whether a tornado had touched down.

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Indonesia: Mount Sinabung Erupts in North Sumatra, Prompting Higher Alert Status

Mount Sinabung erupted in Karo, North Sumatra, on Monday, August 31, sending a column of black ash roughly 3,500 meters into the sky. The Geological Agency raised the alert status from Level II (Caution) to Level III (Alert). There were no immediate reports of casualties, evacuations, or flight disruptions.

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US: Boat Bursts Into Flames off City Island, Bronx, Three Injured

A 30-foot boat burst into flames near a dock on Bridge Street on City Island in the Bronx borough of New York City on Saturday, August 29, sending thick black smoke into the surrounding area. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in about an hour, and three people suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospitals; the cause of the fire remains unknown.

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UK: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Mitcham Industrial Site

A large fire broke out at an industrial site in Mitcham, south London, on Wednesday, August 26, spreading to about eight hectares of surrounding scrubland. Nearby residents were advised to keep their windows and doors closed as the blaze was producing a large amount of smoke.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Barcelona Forces Residents to Evacuate, Shelter 2

A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon, August 25, in the Collserola mountain range near Barcelona, burning an estimated 35 hectares and prompting the evacuation and confinement of nearby residents due to heavy smoke. More than 160 firefighters and 12 aerial resources were deployed to contain the blaze, as emergency services received over 1,000 calls and authorities urged residents to stay indoors.

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Spain: Wildfire Near Barcelona Forces Residents to Evacuate, Shelter

A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon, August 25, in the Collserola mountain range near Barcelona, burning an estimated 35 hectares and prompting the evacuation and confinement of nearby residents due to heavy smoke. More than 160 firefighters and 12 aerial resources were deployed to contain the blaze, as emergency services received over 1,000 calls and authorities urged residents to stay indoors.

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Spain: Floodwater Sweeps Person Down Tarragona Street

A person was swept along by floodwater on Carrer d'Apodaca in Tarragona, Spain, on Monday, August 24, as heavy rain left the street submerged. The video, filmed from a balcony overlooking the flooded road, shows the person being carried by the current as another bystander watches from the sidewalk. No injuries were reported.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 6

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 8

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 7

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 5

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 4

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 3

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 2

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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US: Fast-Moving Hawk Fire Threatens Nearly 1,000 Homes Near Reno 3

The Hawk Fire has burned more than 13,000 acres in Washoe County, Nevada, near Reno, prompting evacuation orders and warnings for nearly 90,000 residents as of Sunday, August 23. The fire has pushed toward the center of Reno, with its "GO NOW" evacuation zone reaching the edge of the University of Nevada campus. Authorities confirmed three civilians and three first responders were injured, and Gov. Joe Lombardo has declared a state of emergency for Washoe County as officials investigate the human-caused blaze.

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US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration 4

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

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Croatia: Wildfires Kill One, Injure Dozens Along Coast 2

A wildfire tore through Croatia's coastline overnight into Friday, killing at least one person and injuring around 40 others near the tourist town of Omis. Around 1,200 residents and tourists were evacuated as the blaze, which broke out near Lokva Rogoznica, burned through 1,000 hectares of pine forest in just four hour.

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US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration 3

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration 2

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

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[Breaking News]4 workers die after being hit by express train north of Tokyo

KANUMA, Japan, Aug. 20 Kyodo - Video taken on Aug. 20, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Spacia X express train bound for Tokyo parked at Tobu Nikko Line Shin-Kanuma Station in Kanuma in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, after hitting four workers who were on the tracks to remove weeds. The four were taken to a hospital and confirmed dead. None of the crew or passengers was injured. (Kyodo)

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4 workers die after being hit by express train north of Tokyo

4 workers die after being hit by express train north of Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 20, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Spacia X express train bound for Tokyo parked at Tobu Nikko Line Shin-Kanuma Station in Kanuma in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, after hitting four workers who were on the tracks to remove weeds. The four were taken to a hospital and confirmed dead. None of the crew or passengers was injured.

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4 workers die after being hit by express train north of Tokyo

4 workers die after being hit by express train north of Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 20, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Spacia X express train bound for Tokyo parked at Tobu Nikko Line Shin-Kanuma Station in Kanuma in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, after hitting four workers who were on the tracks to remove weeds. The four were taken to a hospital and confirmed dead. None of the crew or passengers was injured.

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4 workers die after being hit by express train north of Tokyo

4 workers die after being hit by express train north of Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 20, 2026, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Spacia X express train bound for Tokyo parked at Tobu Nikko Line Shin-Kanuma Station in Kanuma in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, after hitting four workers who were on the tracks to remove weeds. The four were taken to a hospital and confirmed dead. None of the crew or passengers was injured.

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Greece: Helicopter Crashes on Sifnos Island, Killing Three Including UK Couple

A private helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos on Monday, August 17, killing all three people on board, including a British couple, Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, who were on their honeymoon, along with their Greek pilot.

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US: Clashes Erupt as Jake Lang Attends Dearborn City Council Meeting 4

Several people were arrested outside Dearborn's Henry Ford Centennial Library on Tuesday, August 18, as riot police broke up crowds ahead of a City Council meeting attended by far-right activist Jake Lang. Demonstrators clashed for hours beforehand, with Lang's supporters calling for Muslims to be deported. Police set up a perimeter between the groups and limited entry to the library, while some protesters remained outside throughout the meeting.

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US: Clashes Erupt as Jake Lang Attends Dearborn City Council Meeting 5

Several people were arrested outside Dearborn's Henry Ford Centennial Library on Tuesday, August 18, as riot police broke up crowds ahead of a City Council meeting attended by far-right activist Jake Lang. Demonstrators clashed for hours beforehand, with Lang's supporters calling for Muslims to be deported. Police set up a perimeter between the groups and limited entry to the library, while some protesters remained outside throughout the meeting.

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