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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a flooded area in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka's Central Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows an excavator working at the site of a landslide in Badulla District, Sri Lanka's Uva Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the site of a landslide in Kandy District, Sri Lanka's Central Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows buildings destroyed in a landslide in Kandy District, Sri Lanka's Central Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows rescue personnel working at the site of a landslide in Badulla District, Sri Lanka's Uva Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a flooded road in Badulla District, Sri Lanka's Uva Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

Flooding and Landslides Kill 31 Across Sri Lanka

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a police officer wading through floodwater in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka's Central Province, November 27, 2025. Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most severe weather disasters in recent years, as days of heavy rainfall and multiple landslides have killed 31 people, left 14 missing, and displaced thousands across the island, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Thursday. According to the latest situation report, extreme weather has affected 17 districts, impacting 1,158 families and 4,008 individuals. The DMC said 10 people have been injured, three homes have been completely destroyed, and 381 houses partially damaged. At least 131 people have been relocated to temporary safe centers. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico: Flooding Continues in Nezahualcóyotl After Record Rains

Intense rains on Saturday, September 27 triggered severe flooding in Nezahualcóyotl, where four neighborhoods remained submerged for over 48 hours, inundated with sewage, garbage, and stagnant water as of Monday.

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Japan: Evening Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Lightning and Hail to Kanto Region

On August 27, the Kanto region experienced another day of clear skies and rising temperatures, with central Tokyo marking its 10th consecutive extreme heat day, setting a new record for consecutive days of severe heat. In the evening, due to moist air and other factors, localized rain clouds developed, bringing lightning, hail, and sudden heavy downpours. A tornado advisory was issued for Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture.

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Japan: Tokyo Hit by Evening Downpours and Flooding After Extreme Heat

On the evening of August 18, heavy rain hit parts of Tokyo, flooding some roads. Severe rain and flood warnings were issued for eastern Tokyo’s Arakawa Ward and western Tama. Earlier the same day, the Kanto region experienced extreme heat, with temperatures soaring above body temperature in several areas, including 39°C recorded in Fuchu City. The intense heat caused highly unstable atmospheric conditions, leading to the rapid development of thunderstorms across the region by the evening.

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China: Massive Rainfall Submerges Beach in Beihai, Guangxi

On July 15, 2025, a sudden downpour in Beihai, Guangxi, southern China, sent beachgoers fleeing as floodwaters rapidly submerged the shore. Video footage showed dozens running inland, abandoning umbrellas and beach gear, as torrential rain overtook the beach. A red alert for heavy rain had been issued just before the storm hit, and by the end, the beach was fully underwater.

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China: Torrential Rainstorm Sweeps Through Jining, Shandong

A localized torrential rainstorm lashed Jining, Shandong, on July 1. This time-lapse video shows menacing black clouds looming over the city as heavy rain pounds various areas.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Greater Tokyo Area 4

On July 10, 2025, record 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. This video shows vehicles driving through a flooded road in Shibuya, Tokyo.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Greater Tokyo Area 5

On July 10, 2025, record 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. The Meguro River reached flood-risk levels, prompting alerts temporarily for possible evacuations in Shinagawa and Meguro wards.

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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.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Greater Tokyo Area

On July 10, 2025, record 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. This video shows a submerged car in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Kawasaki City, south of Tokyo.

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US: Deadly Flooding Sweeps Through Central Texas Communities 3

Devastating flooding struck parts of Central Texas on Friday, July 4, leaving at least 105 people dead and dozens still missing.

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US: Deadly Flooding Sweeps Through Central Texas Communities 4

Devastating flooding struck parts of Central Texas on Friday, July 4, leaving at least 105 people dead and dozens still missing.

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US: Deadly Flooding Sweeps Through Central Texas Communities 2

Devastating flooding struck parts of Central Texas on Friday, July 4, leaving at least 104 people dead and dozens still missing.

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Recap: Over 100 Killed in Devastating Central Texas Flood

More than 100 people have died due to catastrophic flooding in central Texas over the weekend, with the Guadalupe River rising over 26 feet in under an hour. The flooding destroyed homes and much of Camp Mystic, a girls' Christian summer camp. In Kerr County, the death toll has reached 84, including 28 children. Camp Mystic reported 27 deaths and 11 people still missing. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing but hampered by debris, heat, snakes, and continued rain. Texas Governor Greg Abbott vowed to continue recovery efforts, and President Trump signed a federal disaster declaration and plans to visit the state.

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US: Deadly Flooding Sweeps Through Central Texas Communities

Devastating flooding struck parts of Central Texas on Friday, July 4, leaving at least 82 dead and 41 still missing. This video shows the Llano River swollen with floodwaters in Llano County.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Trigger Rare Flash Flood Emergency in Pennsylvania

Severe thunderstorms swept across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to several areas, including the Philadelphia region. Shortly before 11 p.m., the National Weather Service office in State College issued a rare Flash Flood Emergency for northern Lancaster County and parts of Lebanon County, citing the threat of life-threatening flooding caused by heavy rainfall.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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China: Delivery Worker in Wuhan Battles Waist-High Floodwater

This chaotic scene shows a severely flooded neighborhood in Wuhan, Hubei, where a delivery worker is trudging through waist-deep muddy floodwaters on a scooter amid extreme weather conditions. According to reports, the city had issued a red alert—the highest level of weather warning—due to persistent heavy rainfall. The local meteorological bureau warned that the downpour is likely to continue and urged residents to take precautions.

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Paraguay: Intense Rainfall Inundates Streets Of Luque

Intense rainfall on Wednesday, November 6, caused flooding in Luque, submerging the streets and the market. Cars were swept away by a strong current, according to reports.

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US: Damage Left By Hurricane Helene In Roan Mountain, North Carolina 2

Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States, causing destructive flooding and widespread devastation. In North Carolina alone, more than 100 deaths were reported. This video shows the damage caused by Helene in Roan Mountain.

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US: Damage Left By Hurricane Helene In Roan Mountain, North Carolina

Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States, causing destructive flooding and widespread devastation. In North Carolina alone, more than 100 deaths were reported. This video shows the damage caused by Helene in Roan Mountain.

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Spain: Flooding Strikes Malaga As Storms Unleash Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rain lashed the province of Malaga early Tuesday, October 29 resulting in flooding across the region. Thunderstorms and hail were also reported.

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Recap – Hurricane Milton Batters Florida With Damaging Wind, Heavy Rain

Hurricane Milton struck Florida on Wednesday, October 9 bringing high winds, heavy rain and dozens of tornadoes. The storm caused widespread flooding and significant destruction across the state. According to reports, at least 23 deaths related to Milton have been confirmed.

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Spain: Storm Kirk Lashes Iberian Peninsula With Damaging Winds

Storm Kirk tore through Spain, causing damage to trees and structures on Wednesday, October 9.

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RECAP – Hurricane Helene Causes Extensive Destruction In Southeast US 2

Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States, causing destructive flooding and leaving widespread devastation. Helene's death toll has risen to 227, hundreds are still missing, and searches for survivors are ongoing.

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RECAP – Hurricane Helene Causes Extensive Destruction In Southeast US

Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States, causing destructive flooding and leaving widespread devastation. Helene's death toll has risen to 227, hundreds are still missing, and searches for survivors are ongoing.

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US: Death Toll Rises As Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Damage In Southeast 13

Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States, causing destructive flooding and leaving widespread devastation. Helene's death toll has risen to 200, hundreds are still missing, and searches for survivors are ongoing.

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US: Death Toll Rises As Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Damage In Southeast 12

Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States, causing destructive flooding and leaving widespread devastation. Helene's death toll has risen to 200, hundreds are still missing, and searches for survivors are ongoing.

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US: Death Toll Rises As Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Damage In Southeast 11

Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States, causing destructive flooding and leaving widespread devastation. Helene's death toll has risen to 200, hundreds are still missing, and searches for survivors are ongoing.

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US: Death Toll Rises As Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Damage In Southeast 10

Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States, causing destructive flooding and leaving widespread devastation. Helene's death toll has risen to 200, hundreds are still missing, and searches for survivors are ongoing.

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US: Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Damage In Southeast 7

Hurricane Helen struck the southeastern United States, leaving nearly 2 million people without power and causing extensive damage. At least 187 deaths have been reported as of writing.

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US: Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Damage In Southeast 6

Hurricane Helen struck the southeastern United States, leaving nearly 2 million people without power and causing extensive damage. At least 187 deaths have been reported as of writing.

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US: Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Damage In Southeast 5

Hurricane Helen struck the southeastern United States, leaving nearly 2 million people without power and causing extensive damage. As of Tuesday, October 1, more than 130 deaths have been reported.

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US: Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Damage In Southeast 4

Hurricane Helen struck the southeastern United States, leaving nearly 2 million people without power and causing extensive damage. As of Tuesday, October 1, more than 130 deaths have been reported.

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US: Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Damage In Southeast 3

Hurricane Helene battered the southeastern US, leaving extensive damage. The death toll surpassed 100, while nearly 2 million people were without power as of Monday afternoon, September 30.

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US: Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Damage In Southeast 2

Hurricane Helene battered the southeastern US, leaving extensive damage. The death toll surpassed 100, while nearly 2 million people were without power as of Monday afternoon, September 30.

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US: Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Damage In Southeast

Hurricane Helene battered the southeastern US, leaving extensive damage. The death toll surpassed 100, while nearly 2 million people were without power as of Monday afternoon, September 30.

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US: Hurricane Helene Leaves Extensive Destruction Across Southeast 6

Hurricane Helene left widespread flooding and destruction across the Southeast resulting in the loss of at least 93 lives in the region.

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US: Hurricane Helene Leaves Extensive Destruction Across Southeast 2

Hurricane Helene left widespread flooding and destruction across the Southeast resulting in the loss of at least 64 lives in the region.

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US: Hurricane Helene Leaves Extensive Destruction Across Southeast

Hurricane Helene left widespread flooding and destruction across the Southeast resulting in the loss of at least 64 lives in the region.

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US: Hurricane Helene Leaves Extensive Destruction Across Southeast 3

Hurricane Helene left widespread flooding and destruction across the Southeast resulting in the loss of at least 64 lives in the region.

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US: Hurricane Helene Leaves Extensive Destruction Across Southeast 4

Hurricane Helene left widespread flooding and destruction across the Southeast resulting in the loss of at least 64 lives in the region.

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US: Hurricane Helene Leaves Extensive Destruction Across Southeast 5

Hurricane Helene left widespread flooding and destruction across the Southeast resulting in the loss of at least 64 lives in the region.

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Spain: Storm Strikes Community Of Madrid, Unleashing Flash Flooding 2

Storms struck Madrid and the surrounding areas on Thursday, September 19, unleashing torrential rain and flash flooding. The inclement weather also caused traffic disruptions.

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