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.

France: Var Region Under Siege, Roads Submerged as Severe Weather Hits

On Sunday, September 21, the Var department in France was placed on an orange alert due to severe thunderstorms and flooding. A violent storm passed through the area, bringing torrential rain, lightning, and thunder. In Toulon, a river overflowed its banks, and several vehicles were submerged in the La Rode neighborhood.

Italy: Torrential Rains Turn Alcamo Streets Into Rivers

A violent storm struck Alcamo, in the Trapani area, on Wednesday night, September 10, dropping about 35 mm of rain in just a few hours. The sudden downpour overwhelmed the drainage system and turned streets into raging rivers. Floodwaters inundated garages and basements and swept away several cars, leaving residents shaken after a night of fear.

US: Downpour Hits Castleberry, AL

On Wednesday, August 20, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center issued a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather for much of Alabama. In Castleberry, a sudden downpour occurred in the afternoon, but it lasted for only about 10 minutes.

46 People Killed by Monsoon Rains in The Last 24 Hours - Pakistan

46 People Killed by Monsoon Rains in The Last 24 Hours - Pakistan

Residents watch as relief personnel search through the rubble of collapsed houses for victims during a rescue operation, a day after a cloudburst in Swabi district of northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on August 19, 2025. A total of 46 people have been killed in monsoon rains during the last 24 hours, raising the death toll of rain-related deaths to 393 in Pakistan since Thursday, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Tuesday. In total, 706 Pakistanis have died since the onset of the monsoon season on June 26, the authority said in its latest situation report. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

46 People Killed by Monsoon Rains in The Last 24 Hours - Pakistan

46 People Killed by Monsoon Rains in The Last 24 Hours - Pakistan

A damaged house is seen a day after a cloudburst in Swabi district of northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on August 19, 2025. A total of 46 people have been killed in monsoon rains during the last 24 hours, raising the death toll of rain-related deaths to 393 in Pakistan since Thursday, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Tuesday. In total, 706 Pakistanis have died since the onset of the monsoon season on June 26, the authority said in its latest situation report. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

46 People Killed by Monsoon Rains in The Last 24 Hours - Pakistan

46 People Killed by Monsoon Rains in The Last 24 Hours - Pakistan

Residents watch as relief personnel search through the rubble of collapsed houses for victims during a rescue operation, a day after a cloudburst in Swabi district of northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on August 19, 2025. A total of 46 people have been killed in monsoon rains during the last 24 hours, raising the death toll of rain-related deaths to 393 in Pakistan since Thursday, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Tuesday. In total, 706 Pakistanis have died since the onset of the monsoon season on June 26, the authority said in its latest situation report. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

46 People Killed by Monsoon Rains in The Last 24 Hours - Pakistan

46 People Killed by Monsoon Rains in The Last 24 Hours - Pakistan

Relief personnel search through the rubble of collapsed houses for victims during a rescue operation, a day after a cloudburst in Swabi district of northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on August 19, 2025. A total of 46 people have been killed in monsoon rains during the last 24 hours, raising the death toll of rain-related deaths to 393 in Pakistan since Thursday, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Tuesday. In total, 706 Pakistanis have died since the onset of the monsoon season on June 26, the authority said in its latest situation report. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

46 People Killed by Monsoon Rains in The Last 24 Hours - Pakistan

46 People Killed by Monsoon Rains in The Last 24 Hours - Pakistan

Relief personnel search through the rubble of collapsed houses for victims during a rescue operation, a day after a cloudburst in Swabi district of northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on August 19, 2025. A total of 46 people have been killed in monsoon rains during the last 24 hours, raising the death toll of rain-related deaths to 393 in Pakistan since Thursday, the country's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Tuesday. In total, 706 Pakistanis have died since the onset of the monsoon season on June 26, the authority said in its latest situation report. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath Cloudburst Devastates Bajaur - Pakistan

Aftermath Cloudburst Devastates Bajaur - Pakistan

This photo taken with mobile phone shows a man in the debris of his destroyed house at a village following a cloudburst in Bajaur district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Aug. 15, 2025. At least 25 people, including women and children, were killed and eight others injured during the last 24 hours after flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains wreaked havoc in Pakistan's northern and northwest regions, local officials said on Friday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aftermath Cloudburst Devastates Bajaur - Pakistan

Aftermath Cloudburst Devastates Bajaur - Pakistan

This photo taken with mobile phone shows a site affected by a cloudburst in Bajaur district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Aug. 15, 2025. At least 25 people, including women and children, were killed and eight others injured during the last 24 hours after flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains wreaked havoc in Pakistan's northern and northwest regions, local officials said on Friday. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

(250815) -- KISHTWAR, Aug. 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Locals stand near debris of damaged houses following a cloudburst at a village in Kishtwar district, about 290 km southeast of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Aug. 15, 2025. The death toll from Thursday's cloudburst in Kishtwar district in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to at least 60. A local official confirmed that at least 60 dead bodies had been recovered till Friday morning, and over 200 people were still missing. Roads and bridges had been broken or swept away, blocking traffic in the region. Rescue teams were facing a challenging time reaching the victims in the affected areas. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

(250815) -- KISHTWAR, Aug. 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 15, 2025 shows houses damaged by a cloudburst at a village in Kishtwar district, about 290 km southeast of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir. The death toll from Thursday's cloudburst in Kishtwar district in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to at least 60. A local official confirmed that at least 60 dead bodies had been recovered till Friday morning, and over 200 people were still missing. Roads and bridges had been broken or swept away, blocking traffic in the region. Rescue teams were facing a challenging time reaching the victims in the affected areas. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

(250815) -- KISHTWAR, Aug. 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers stand at an affected area following a cloudburst at a village in Kishtwar district, about 290 km southeast of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Aug. 15, 2025. The death toll from Thursday's cloudburst in Kishtwar district in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to at least 60. A local official confirmed that at least 60 dead bodies had been recovered till Friday morning, and over 200 people were still missing. Roads and bridges had been broken or swept away, blocking traffic in the region. Rescue teams were facing a challenging time reaching the victims in the affected areas. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

(250815) -- KISHTWAR, Aug. 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Locals stand at an affected area following a cloudburst at a village in Kishtwar district, about 290 km southeast of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Aug. 15, 2025. The death toll from Thursday's cloudburst in Kishtwar district in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to at least 60. A local official confirmed that at least 60 dead bodies had been recovered till Friday morning, and over 200 people were still missing. Roads and bridges had been broken or swept away, blocking traffic in the region. Rescue teams were facing a challenging time reaching the victims in the affected areas. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

(250815) -- KISHTWAR, Aug. 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers inspect debris of damaged houses following a cloudburst at a village in Kishtwar district, about 290 km southeast of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Aug. 15, 2025. The death toll from Thursday's cloudburst in Kishtwar district in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to at least 60. A local official confirmed that at least 60 dead bodies had been recovered till Friday morning, and over 200 people were still missing. Roads and bridges had been broken or swept away, blocking traffic in the region. Rescue teams were facing a challenging time reaching the victims in the affected areas. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

A violent storm hit Rieti this night causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to traffic. Rieti, Nov. 5, 2023. A violent cloudburst hit Rieti tonight causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to the road system. Rieti, Italy, on November 05, 2023. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

A violent storm hit Rieti this night causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to traffic. Rieti, Nov. 5, 2023. A violent cloudburst hit Rieti tonight causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to the road system. Rieti, Italy, on November 05, 2023. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

A violent storm hit Rieti this night causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to traffic. Rieti, Nov. 5, 2023. A violent cloudburst hit Rieti tonight causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to the road system. Rieti, Italy, on November 05, 2023. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

A violent storm hit Rieti this night causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to traffic. Rieti, Nov. 5, 2023. A violent cloudburst hit Rieti tonight causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to the road system. Rieti, Italy, on November 05, 2023. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

A violent storm hit Rieti this night causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to traffic. Rieti, Nov. 5, 2023. A violent cloudburst hit Rieti tonight causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to the road system. Rieti, Italy, on November 05, 2023. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

A violent storm hit Rieti this night causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to traffic. Rieti, Nov. 5, 2023. A violent cloudburst hit Rieti tonight causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to the road system. Rieti, Italy, on November 05, 2023. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

A violent storm hit Rieti this night causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to traffic. Rieti, Nov. 5, 2023. A violent cloudburst hit Rieti tonight causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to the road system. Rieti, Italy, on November 05, 2023. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

A violent storm hit Rieti this night causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to traffic. Rieti, Nov. 5, 2023. A violent cloudburst hit Rieti tonight causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to the road system. Rieti, Italy, on November 05, 2023. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

A violent storm hit Rieti this night causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to traffic. Rieti, Nov. 5, 2023. A violent cloudburst hit Rieti tonight causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to the road system. Rieti, Italy, on November 05, 2023. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

Violent Storm And Floods Hit Italy

A violent storm hit Rieti this night causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to traffic. Rieti, Nov. 5, 2023. A violent cloudburst hit Rieti tonight causing flooding of cellars and garages and disruption to the road system. Rieti, Italy, on November 05, 2023. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Death toll in Indian-controlled Kashmir cloudburst rises to 16, dozens missing

STORY: Death toll in Indian-controlled Kashmir cloudburst rises to 16, dozens missing DATELINE: July 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India Gate 2. various of cloudburst-affected area and flood (courtesy of ANI) STORYLINE: The death toll from a cloudburst that hit near a Hindu cave shrine in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to 16 on Saturday, officials said, with more than 40 still missing. The downpour triggered a flash flood on Friday evening and swept away makeshift tents as well as community kitchens near the Amarnath shrine. "Sixteen people have been confirmed dead. About 40 still seem to be missing," National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Director-General Atul Karwal was quoted by local media reports as having said. "Four NDRF teams with over 100 rescuers are carrying out rescue work." Reports said nearly 15,000 pilgrims were moved to safe areas near the cave shrine after the cloudburst. Officials said the injured pil

KASHMIR-SHRINE-CLOUDBURST-RESCUE

KASHMIR-SHRINE-CLOUDBURST-RESCUE

(220709) -- SRINAGAR, July 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Indian army troopers carry an injured woman who was evacuated from the site of a cloudburst that hit near a Hindu cave shrine, in Baltal area of Ganderbal district, about 110 km northeast of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, July 9, 2022. The death toll from a cloudburst that hit near a Hindu cave shrine in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to 16 on Saturday, officials said, with more than 40 still missing. The downpour triggered a flash flood on Friday evening and swept away makeshift tents as well as community kitchens near the Amarnath shrine. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

KASHMIR-SHRINE-CLOUDBURST-RESCUE

KASHMIR-SHRINE-CLOUDBURST-RESCUE

(220709) -- SRINAGAR, July 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Indian army troopers carry an injured man who was evacuated from the site of a cloudburst that hit near a Hindu cave shrine, in Baltal area of Ganderbal district, about 110 km northeast of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, July 9, 2022. The death toll from a cloudburst that hit near a Hindu cave shrine in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to 16 on Saturday, officials said, with more than 40 still missing. The downpour triggered a flash flood on Friday evening and swept away makeshift tents as well as community kitchens near the Amarnath shrine. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

KASHMIR-SHRINE-CLOUDBURST-RESCUE

KASHMIR-SHRINE-CLOUDBURST-RESCUE

(220709) -- SRINAGAR, July 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers walk towards the site of a cloudburst that hit near a Hindu cave shrine, in Baltal area of Ganderbal district, about 110 km northeast of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, July 9, 2022. The death toll from a cloudburst that hit near a Hindu cave shrine in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to 16 on Saturday, officials said, with more than 40 still missing. The downpour triggered a flash flood on Friday evening and swept away makeshift tents as well as community kitchens near the Amarnath shrine. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)

KASHMIR-SHRINE-CLOUDBURST-RESCUE

KASHMIR-SHRINE-CLOUDBURST-RESCUE

(220709) -- SRINAGAR, July 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Indian army troopers carry an injured person who was evacuated from the site of a cloudburst that hit near a Hindu cave shrine, in Baltal area of Ganderbal district, about 110 km northeast of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, July 9, 2022. The death toll from a cloudburst that hit near a Hindu cave shrine in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to 16 on Saturday, officials said, with more than 40 still missing. The downpour triggered a flash flood on Friday evening and swept away makeshift tents as well as community kitchens near the Amarnath shrine. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)