UK: Pink Sky Baffles Residents in Birmingham During Winter Storm

Residents in and around Birmingham were puzzled on Thursday, January 8 when the sky turned neon pink during severe winter weather brought by Storm Goretti, sparking speculation on social media that it could be the Northern Lights. The phenomenon was later explained as light from pink LED grow lights at Birmingham City Football Club’s stadium, amplified by falling snow and thick cloud that made the sky highly reflective. Similar sightings were reported in nearby areas as the storm triggered multiple weather warnings across the UK.

China: Road Blanketed With Thick White Foam After Heavy Rain

A road in Shantou, Guangdong, was blanketed in thick foam after heavy rain on September 7, 2025, making the street look snow-covered. The foam stretched along Taishan South Road, stirred by cars and watched by pedestrians in a surreal scene. Authorities confirmed the street was cleaned but said the foam’s origin remains under investigation.

China: Torrential Rain Brings Live Fish Into House in Shantou, Guangdong

In Shantou, Guangdong, on August 2, 2025, a torrential downpour turned a ground-floor home into a temporary fishpond, as floodwaters swept in over a hundred live fish. Video footage captured the surreal scene of fish wriggling through shallow water, swimming under furniture and gathering in corners, leaving residents stunned.

Serbia: Large Hail Falls in Zaječar

Large hail fell in Zaječar, eastern Serbia on Tuesday afternoon, May 6.

China: Swarm Of Gnats Fills The Golden Sunset Sky In Harbin, Heilongjiang

On September 14, 2024, in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, northeastern China, a video captured a beautiful yet bothersome scene at sunset. As the golden evening light bathed the ground, the air filled with countless tiny gnats. The small insects swarmed in great numbers, dotting the sky and creating a challenge for those outdoors. Chinese netizens commented, “These gnats are so hard to get rid of—every year at this time, they fill the sky.

China: Burning Debris Flow Down Flooded River In Liaoning

On July 28, 2024, in Fushun, Liaoning, a northeastern province of China, a rare and startling natural spectacle occurred—fire floating on water. As heavy rains caused river levels to rise, piles of straws that had accumulated along the riverbank were swept downstream. Remarkably, some of this debris had caught fire, and the flames continued to burn as the straws floated along the current. This unusual occurrence of fire traveling on the water's surface, without being extinguished, produced thick black smoke and presented a frightening scene. According to the filmer Ms. Lin, the straw may have been artificially ignited to prevent excessive debris from piling up in the river along with the current and causing serious consequences.

China: Mysterious Lights Move Like Dancing Dragon In Night Sky Over Harbin

On July 29, 2024, residents of Harbin in Heilongjiang, northern China, witnessed an unusual spectacle in the darkened sky. A mysterious object was seen hovering, its movements resembling a dragon dancing across the clouds. The object twisted and turned in the air, captivating onlookers who speculated about its nature. Chinese netizens suggested it might be a phenomenon known as the "Darwin effect," a type of light refraction that made the object appear dragon-like in the night sky.

China: School Of Fish Leaps Out Of Water During Heavy Rainfall In Shenyang, Liaoning

On July 26, 2024, a fascinating natural spectacle unfolded in Shenyang, Liaoning, in northeastern China. As a steady rain poured down, creating large ripples across a local lake, a group of fish began to energetically leap from the water. The sight of the numerous fish jumping amidst the raindrops captivated onlookers. Social media users in China expressed their amusement and wonder at the scene, with comments suggesting the fish seemed so excited by the rain that they were attempting to jump out of the lake, humorously proposing that it might be a good time to catch a few.

China: Man Paddles Surfboard On River During Torrential Rain

On July 25, 2024, during a heavy downpour in Tianjin, a city in northern China, an extraordinary scene was captured over rain-drenched Haihe River. A local man, clad in black swimming trunks, was seen determinedly paddling a surfboard alone amidst the deluge.

China: Man Rides Jet Ski Through Flooded Streets In Shangqiu, Henan

On July 16, 2024, heavy rain caused urban road flooding in Shangqiu, Henan. A man drew attention as he stylishly navigated the flooded streets on a jet ski. A woman filming the flooded streets happened to capture the man riding a jet ski passing by. According to Shangqiu Daily, from 7:00 AM on July 15th to 6:00 PM on July 17th, the city experienced an average rainfall of 289.0 millimeters.

China: Ultra-Localized Rain Amazes Onlookers In Mianyang, Sichuan

Ultra-localized rain was observed in a housing estate in Mianyang, Sichuan on July 7, 2024. The rain only fell on a small portion of a street while the surrounding area remained dry. Ms. Yang was walking on the road when she unexpectedly encountered the rain. At first, she thought that nearby residents were pouring water from a building above. However, she soon realized that the rain was actually a localized phenomenon after she looked up, as she wasn't close to any buildings.

Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 5

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.