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US: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts for 49th Time, Lava Fountains Reach 700 Feet

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted for the 49th time on Sunday, June 14, with lava fountains bursting from Halemaʻumaʻu crater at 9:36 a.m. local time. Fountains reached up to 700 feet high, while the volcanic plume climbed to 18,000 feet above sea level. Authorities warned residents of volcanic gas. Episode 49 ended after roughly seven and a half hours. All lava flows remained confined within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps Downtown Corydon, Indiana, Forcing Road Closures

Floodwaters from Lanesville, Indiana, where 8.3 inches of rain fell and residents took to rooftops, reached downtown Corydon on Tuesday, June 9, prompting police to close all entrances to the area.

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US: Explosion and Fire Erupt at Oil Well Site in Nacogdoches County, Texas

An explosion and fire were reported at an oil well site in southern Nacogdoches County, Texas late Monday, April 20. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office confirmed that all workers have been accounted for and evacuated. Emergency response teams are on scene, and nearby residents are being evacuated as a precaution.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Slams CNMI, With Ferocious Winds and Heavy Rain 2

Super Typhoon Sinlaku brought ferocious winds and heavy rain to the Northern Mariana Islands in the northern Pacific Ocean as it passed over Tinian and Saipan on Tuesday, April 14. Island-wide power outages hit Saipan and Rota. Some 303 residents evacuated to shelters in Saipan and Tinian, while around 400 tourists remain stranded after all four international airlines suspended operations.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Slams CNMI, With Ferocious Winds and Heavy Rain

Super Typhoon Sinlaku brought ferocious winds and heavy rain to the Northern Mariana Islands in the northern Pacific Ocean as it passed over Tinian and Saipan on Tuesday, April 14. Island-wide power outages hit Saipan and Rota. Some 303 residents evacuated to shelters in Saipan and Tinian, while around 400 tourists remain stranded after all four international airlines suspended operations.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Knocks Out Power Across CNMI as Residents Evacuate and Tourists Stranded

Island-wide power outages hit Saipan and Rota as Super Typhoon Sinlaku batters the CNMI. Some 303 residents have evacuated to shelters in Saipan and Tinian, while around 400 tourists remain stranded after all four international airlines suspended operations.

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Spain: Storm Therese’s Second Front Brings Heavy Rain to Canary Islands

Storm Therese hitting the Canary Islands continued to cause widespread disruption over the weekend as a second front brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, flight cancellations, and rough seas across the archipelago. Thousands of tourists and locals remained stranded, schools were forced to close, and residents were urged to avoid all unnecessary travel until conditions fully subside.

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Canada: Paradise, NL Buried Under Significant Snowfall After Weekend Storm

Following a weekend blizzard, Eastern Newfoundland is digging out on Monday, February 23. Metrobus and NLC stores are currently closed, with updates expected at noon. The Town of Paradise has closed all municipal facilities, including Town Hall and the Double Ice Complex, for the day. Residents are urged to avoid non-essential travel and respect parking bans to allow crews to clear the significant accumulation safely.

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China: Ground Suddenly Collapses Under Residents Filming With Drone

This is the terrifying moment three Chinese residents suddenly fell when the ground beneath them collapsed while they were filming with a drone. On February 4, 2026, in Zunyi, Guizhou, the courtyard floor of an old house gave way without warning, sending all three falling almost at once. The collapse was captured by both a security camera and the drone. Those involved later said they suffered only minor injuries and were able to walk away.

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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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Power Outage Reported - San Francisco

Residents affected by the power outage are pictured at a community resource center in San Francisco, California, the United States on Dec 21, 2025. A large-scale power outage struck San Francisco on Saturday, affecting about 130,000 households and businesses, or roughly one-third of all customers served by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in the city. Photo by Ziyu Julian Zhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Power Outage Reported - San Francisco

Residents affected by the power outage are pictured at a community resource center in San Francisco, California, the United States on Dec 21, 2025. A large-scale power outage struck San Francisco on Saturday, affecting about 130,000 households and businesses, or roughly one-third of all customers served by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in the city. Photo by Ziyu Julian Zhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Power Outage Reported - San Francisco

Residents affected by the power outage are pictured at a community resource center in San Francisco, California, the United States on Dec 21, 2025. A large-scale power outage struck San Francisco on Saturday, affecting about 130,000 households and businesses, or roughly one-third of all customers served by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in the city. Photo by Ziyu Julian Zhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Power Outage Reported - San Francisco

People get supplies from a community resource center for residents affected by the power outage in San Francisco, California, the United States on Dec 21, 2025. A large-scale power outage struck San Francisco on Saturday, affecting about 130,000 households and businesses, or roughly one-third of all customers served by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in the city. Photo by Ziyu Julian Zhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Power Outage Reported - San Francisco

Residents affected by the power outage are pictured at a community resource center in San Francisco, California, the United States on Dec 21, 2025. A large-scale power outage struck San Francisco on Saturday, affecting about 130,000 households and businesses, or roughly one-third of all customers served by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in the city. Photo by Ziyu Julian Zhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Massive Power Outage Creates Chaos In San Francisco - USA

Residents affected by the power outage wait in line to get supplies in San Francisco, California, the United States, on December 21, 2025. A large-scale power outage struck San Francisco on Saturday, affecting about 130,000 households and businesses, or roughly one-third of all customers served by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in the city. Photo by Ziyu Julian Zhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta 4

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta 2

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Whiteouts, Dangerous Driving Conditions Across Alberta 3

A powerful winter storm brought whiteout conditions across Alberta on Wednesday, December 17, prompting a province-wide warning against travel on all roads and highways. Police urged residents to stay home, warning that emergency response times could be delayed due to the dangerous conditions.

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Japan: Water Overflows From Fish Tank During Powerful M7.5 Earthquake

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture, northeast Japan around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 7

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 8

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 6

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 4

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 5

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 3

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted. This video shows the damage in Hachinohe city, where water pipes burst, possibly due to the earthquake, flooding the area.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 2

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring more than 20 people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Evacuated residents play Chinese chess inside a badminton gymnasium of Shenzhen University in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Mao Siqian/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Evacuated residents rest inside a badminton gymnasium of Shenzhen University in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Mao Siqian/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

(250910) -- BEIJING, September 10, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Displaced Palestinians carrying their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

A Palestinian with his belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

A Palestinian with his belongings flees from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilian Evacuation Of Gaza

Displaced Palestinians with their belongings flee from northern Gaza Strip toward south, on September 9, 2025. The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered all residents of Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault, warning that those who remain face grave danger. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flash Flood Destroys Laiwu District in Jinan - China

Residents are evacuated by local authorities in Dawangzhuang township, Laiwu District in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, July 22, 2025. Two people have died and 10 people are missing following a flash flood in east China's Shandong Province early on Tuesday, local authorities said. Torrential rains lashed Laiwu District in Jinan, capital of Shandong Province, for five hours until 5 a.m. Tuesday, with up to 364 mm of precipitation, the district government said in a statement. The rain triggered a flash flood near two villages in Dawangzhuang township, washing away and damaging 19 houses and leaving two people dead and 10 more missing. Local authorities are going all out to locate the missing ones. Photo by Zhu Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM