US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flooding in Los Angeles 4

The video shows a trash can being swept away in Los Angeles on Monday, February 16, as heavy rain from a powerful storm system inundated parts of the city. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings and advisories as rainfall intensified, raising risks of urban flooding, mudslides, and debris flows—especially in burn scar areas—while urging drivers to avoid flooded roads.

US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flooding in Los Angeles

The video shows Waymo vehicles stalled on flooded roads in Los Angeles on Monday, February 16, as heavy rain from a powerful storm system inundated parts of the city. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings and advisories as rainfall intensified, raising risks of urban flooding, mudslides, and debris flows—especially in burn scar areas—while urging drivers to avoid flooded roads.

US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flooding in Los Angeles 2

Heavy rain from a powerful storm system flooded parts of Los Angeles on Monday, February 16. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings and advisories as rainfall intensified, raising risks of urban flooding, mudslides, and debris flows—especially in burn scar areas—while urging drivers to avoid flooded roads.

Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions 2

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions 3

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

US: Snowfall in Kentucky, Heavier Snowfall Expected as Winter Weather Advisory Issued

A widespread winter storm is expected to affect 13 states across the U.S. with heavy snow, ice, and strong winds, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue winter storm warnings; in Kentucky, specifically, Harlan started to snow on Sunday night, November 10, and counties like Harlan and Letcher could see up to 4 inches of snow in some areas, while Bell and Pike counties are forecast to receive up to 2 inches by Tuesday morning, November 11.

Puerto Rico: Hurricane Erin Hits, Causing Power Outages and Flooding 2

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has hit Puerto Rico hard, bringing widespread power outages, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Around 159,000 customers have lost electricity as a result of the storm. Torrential downpours have caused flash floods and mudslides in multiple areas, while dangerous surf and strong rip currents have prompted safety warnings for residents and beachgoers. More than 20 flights have been canceled due to the storm’s impact.

Puerto Rico: Hurricane Erin Hits, Causing Power Outages and Flooding

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has hit Puerto Rico hard, bringing widespread power outages, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Around 159,000 customers have lost electricity as a result of the storm. Torrential downpours have caused flash floods and mudslides in multiple areas, while dangerous surf and strong rip currents have prompted safety warnings for residents and beachgoers. More than 20 flights have been canceled due to the storm’s impact.

Greece: Massive Fire Burns Forests on Chios, Prompting Evacuations

Strong wildfires, stoked by fierce winds and dry conditions, continue to rage in several parts of Greece, forcing thousands to evacuate and triggering road closures, power cuts and emergency rescues. On the island of Chios in the northern Aegean, a massive fire burned forests and farmland, forcing the evacuation of Volissos and other areas, while the coast guard rescued people who were trapped on beaches.

Forest fire in northeastern Japan

Forest fire in northeastern Japan

People at a port in Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on March 7, 2025, gaze at an area where a forest fire broke out on Feb. 26, as a helicopter carries water to extinguish it. Local authorities said an evacuation order for 957 people in part of the city was lifted the same day, as the risk of the further spread of the fire abated in some areas, while it remained in place for 3,639 people in other areas of the city.

Palestinians protest against Blinken's visit to Ramallah

STORY: Palestinians protest against Blinken's visit to Ramallah SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Jerusalem/Ramallah CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah 2. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah "Hundreds of protesters gathered to denounce the arrival of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Ramallah as Blinken arrived under tight security in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. The Palestinians are furious at America's full support to Israel in their actions in Gaza, and their foreign policies towards the Palestinians in general. Hostilities in Gaza and the West Bank continue as intense Israeli bombardments from air, land, and sea spread across the strip with concentration on central and southern areas, while raids and incursions of Palestinian territories in the West Bank persist, caus

Death toll up to 143 from Nepal earthquake

STORY: Death toll up to 143 from Nepal earthquake SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 4, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:20 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of sites hit by earthquake STORYLINE: The death toll from a strong earthquake that hit western Nepal on Friday night has risen to 143, Nepal Police said on Saturday. The number of the injured has increased to 166, Nepal Police said in a statement. The 6.4-magnitude quake hit Jajarkot and Rukum West districts at 23:47 local time on Friday night, with a depth of 10-15 km, according to the authorities. Nepal Police, Nepal Armed Police Force and Nepali Army participated in the rescue operation, as the government has prioritized the rescue and treatment of the injured. Nepal's provincial governments have announced relief packages for the quake-hit areas, while the Nepali Congress and the Rastriya Swatantra Party offered 5 million Nepali rupees (37,800 U.S. dollars) and two teams of doctors in aid, respectively. It took time for t

Farmers suffer amid civil war in northern Yemen

STORY: Farmers suffer amid civil war in northern Yemen DATELINE: March 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Yemeni farmer working inside his barn in Hajjah Province, northern Yemen 2. various of Yemeni farmers working in the field STORYLINE: In the district of Midi in Yemen's northwestern province of Hajjah, farmers are struggling to survive amid the civil war. "The war and landmines have forced us to abandon much of our farmland and cultivate only small areas, while the siege prevents us from delivering our crops to other cities and provinces to sell them," Mohammed Jaeydi said. Jaeydi planned to sell the sesame he had to cover daily expenses. Another farmer, Ibrahim Abkar, said he had to sell some of his livestock to pay workers in his farm. Yemen has been mired in a civil war since late 2014, when the Iran-backed Houthi militia seized control of several northern provinces and forced the Saudi-backed Yemeni government out of the capital Sanaa. The w

Herder devoted to improving life through grassland conservation

STORY: Herder devoted to improving life through grassland conservation DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of daily life and work of Ting Bater 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TING BATER, Herder, Sarultuya Village, China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TING BATER, Herder, Sarultuya Village, China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TING BATER, Herder, Sarultuya Village, China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): TING BATER, Herder, Sarultuya Village, China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region STORYLINE: Ting Bater is a delegate to the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC). He has spent decades helping improve the lives of herders in border areas while engaging in ecological protection. Born in Hohhot, the capital city of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in 1955, Ting left his hometown after graduating from senior high scho