US: Vehicle Explodes Near Charging Bull Statue in Lower Manhattan, Causing Panic 2

A vehicle caught fire and exploded near the iconic Charging Bull statue in Lower Manhattan, New York City, during evening rush hour on Tuesday, May 20. The fireball and thick smoke caused panic among pedestrians and tourists in the area. The New York City Fire Department took over an hour to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported.

US: Vehicle Explodes Near Charging Bull Statue in Lower Manhattan, Causing Panic

A vehicle caught fire and exploded near the iconic Charging Bull statue in Lower Manhattan, New York City, during evening rush hour on Tuesday, May 20. The fireball and thick smoke caused panic among pedestrians and tourists in the area. The New York City Fire Department took over an hour to bring the blaze under control. No injuries were reported.

Japan: Shinagawa Station Overcrowded as Train Suspensions Disrupt Rush Hour

On Wednesday, train suspensions caused by a fatal accident disrupted the evening rush hour, leading to severe congestion at stations. At Shinagawa Station, platforms were packed with passengers and became dangerously overcrowded. According to JR East, the accident occurred between Yokohama and Shin-Kawasaki stations on the Yokosuka Line. As a result, services on the Yokosuka Line and several other major lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area were temporarily suspended.

US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 3

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 2

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency 4

Heavy rainfall that began Monday, September 8 continued into Tuesday, triggering flash flooding across central Kansas and prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

Japan: Waterfall-Like Leak at Shinjuku Station as Record Rainfall Hits Tokyo

On July 10, 2025, record-breaking rainfall hit during the evening rush hour, and a waterfall-like leak was seen inside Shinjuku Station, one of Tokyo’s major transit hubs. Rainfall over 100 mm per hour caused severe flooding in Tokyo and surrounding regions. Roads were submerged, rivers reached flood levels, and emergency alerts were issued.

Turkey: Heavy Snowfall Causes Major Congestion At Metro Station In Istanbul

Istanbul metro stations were flooded with people on Wednesday evening, February 19, as the snowfall that began in the morning intensified throughout the city by evening.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 10

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 11

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 9

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 8

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 5

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 6

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 7

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows streets flooded like a river and water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 4

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 3

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 causing flash flooding on streets and underground. Train services were disrupted during evening rush hour due to the rain. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Japan: Intense Torrential Rain Causes Flash Flooding In Tokyo 2

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 6

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 8

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 7

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 3

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 2

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 4

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 5

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - Traffic flows on the main line during rush hour in Shanghai, China, On the evening of November 6, 2023.

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - Traffic flows on the main line during rush hour in Shanghai, China, On the evening of November 6, 2023.

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - Traffic flows on the main line during rush hour in Shanghai, China, On the evening of November 6, 2023.

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - Traffic flows on the main line during rush hour in Shanghai, China, On the evening of November 6, 2023.

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - Traffic flows on the main line during rush hour in Shanghai, China, On the evening of November 6, 2023.

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - Traffic flows on the main line during rush hour in Shanghai, China, On the evening of November 6, 2023.

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - Traffic flows on the main line during rush hour in Shanghai, China, On the evening of November 6, 2023.

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - Traffic flows on the main line during rush hour in Shanghai, China, On the evening of November 6, 2023.

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - Traffic flows on the main line during rush hour in Shanghai, China, On the evening of November 6, 2023.

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - Traffic flows on the main line during rush hour in Shanghai, China, On the evening of November 6, 2023.

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - Traffic flows on the main line during rush hour in Shanghai, China, On the evening of November 6, 2023.

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

Traffic Peak in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - Traffic flows on the main line during rush hour in Shanghai, China, On the evening of November 6, 2023.

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Parisians riding their bikes Rue de Rivoli in Paris during the evening rush hour in Paris, France on Sept 7, 2023. Paris mayor Anne hidalgo pledged to make the City of Lights 100 percent bikeable by 2026 An ecologically minded experiment to make Paris a cycling capital of Europe has led to thousands people pedaling daily with traffic jam on cycling lanes during rush hours. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Parisians riding their bikes Rue de Rivoli in Paris during the evening rush hour in Paris, France on Sept 7, 2023. Paris mayor Anne hidalgo pledged to make the City of Lights 100 percent bikeable by 2026 An ecologically minded experiment to make Paris a cycling capital of Europe has led to thousands people pedaling daily with traffic jam on cycling lanes during rush hours. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Parisians riding their bikes Rue de Rivoli in Paris during the evening rush hour in Paris, France on Sept 7, 2023. Paris mayor Anne hidalgo pledged to make the City of Lights 100 percent bikeable by 2026 An ecologically minded experiment to make Paris a cycling capital of Europe has led to thousands people pedaling daily with traffic jam on cycling lanes during rush hours. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Parisians riding their bikes Rue de Rivoli in Paris during the evening rush hour in Paris, France on Sept 7, 2023. Paris mayor Anne hidalgo pledged to make the City of Lights 100 percent bikeable by 2026 An ecologically minded experiment to make Paris a cycling capital of Europe has led to thousands people pedaling daily with traffic jam on cycling lanes during rush hours. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Parisians riding their bikes Rue de Rivoli in Paris during the evening rush hour in Paris, France on Sept 7, 2023. Paris mayor Anne hidalgo pledged to make the City of Lights 100 percent bikeable by 2026 An ecologically minded experiment to make Paris a cycling capital of Europe has led to thousands people pedaling daily with traffic jam on cycling lanes during rush hours. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Parisians riding their bikes Rue de Rivoli in Paris during the evening rush hour in Paris, France on Sept 7, 2023. Paris mayor Anne hidalgo pledged to make the City of Lights 100 percent bikeable by 2026 An ecologically minded experiment to make Paris a cycling capital of Europe has led to thousands people pedaling daily with traffic jam on cycling lanes during rush hours. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Parisians riding their bikes Rue de Rivoli in Paris during the evening rush hour in Paris, France on Sept 7, 2023. Paris mayor Anne hidalgo pledged to make the City of Lights 100 percent bikeable by 2026 An ecologically minded experiment to make Paris a cycling capital of Europe has led to thousands people pedaling daily with traffic jam on cycling lanes during rush hours. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Parisians riding their bikes Rue de Rivoli in Paris during the evening rush hour in Paris, France on Sept 7, 2023. Paris mayor Anne hidalgo pledged to make the City of Lights 100 percent bikeable by 2026 An ecologically minded experiment to make Paris a cycling capital of Europe has led to thousands people pedaling daily with traffic jam on cycling lanes during rush hours. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Two cyclists falling down in Rue de Rivoli in Paris during the evening rush hour in Paris, France on Sept 7, 2023. Paris mayor Anne hidalgo pledged to make the City of Lights 100 percent bikeable by 2026 An ecologically minded experiment to make Paris a cycling capital of Europe has led to thousands people pedaling daily with traffic jam on cycling lanes during rush hours. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Traffic Jam On Cycling Lanes - Paris

Parisians riding their bikes Rue de Rivoli in Paris during the evening rush hour in Paris, France on Sept 7, 2023. Paris mayor Anne hidalgo pledged to make the City of Lights 100 percent bikeable by 2026 An ecologically minded experiment to make Paris a cycling capital of Europe has led to thousands people pedaling daily with traffic jam on cycling lanes during rush hours. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM