Pakistan: Monsoon Rain Floods Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Heavy monsoon rain flooded roads and homes across Pakistan's capital Islamabad and neighboring Rawalpindi on September 1, overwhelming drainage systems and sharply raising water levels in the Nullah Lai, a major drainage channel running through Rawalpindi. Authorities closed schools and declared a rain emergency in Rawalpindi as vehicles were stranded and water entered homes and basements in low-lying areas.

US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding Across Central, Southern Utah Counties

Storms swept central and southern Utah on Monday, August 31, bringing hail, heavy rainfall, and flooding. Flash flood warnings were issued for the area, including Zion National Park and the Escalante River.

China: Rescuing Two Dogs During Flood in Ningming

Rescuers in Ningming, Guangxi saved two dogs stranded amid severe flooding, pulling both to safety by boat after they clung to floating debris.

UK: Yellow Weather Warning Hits Derbyshire as Storms Flood Roads

Severe thunderstorms swept across large parts of England and Wales on Thursday, August 27, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covering all of Derbyshire. Heavy rain flooded several roads in the county, and some areas experienced temporary power cuts.

Japan: Record Rain Triggers Highest-Level Emergency Warning in Fukui 2

Japan's weather agency issued a Level 5 Emergency Warning for Heavy Rain, its highest alert level, for the cities of Fukui, Ono and Katsuyama in Fukui Prefecture on Sunday, August 30, as record rainfall caused flooding, swollen rivers and landslides across the region. Katsuyama recorded 350.5mm of rain over 24 hours. The warning was later downgraded to Level 4. This video shows swollen river and flooded streets in Fukui City.

Japan: Record Rain Triggers Highest-Level Emergency Warning in Fukui

Japan's weather agency issued a Level 5 Emergency Warning for Heavy Rain, its highest alert level, for the cities of Fukui, Ono and Katsuyama in Fukui Prefecture on Sunday, August 30, as record rainfall caused flooding, swollen rivers and landslides across the region. Katsuyama recorded 350.5mm of rain over 24 hours. The warning was later downgraded to Level 4.

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Notices seeking information about missing persons following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal are posted at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026.

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Notices seeking information about missing persons following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal are posted at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026.

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Photo taken at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026, shows people looking at a list of persons who had been admitted to the facility following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal.

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Photo taken at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026, shows people looking at a list of persons who had been admitted to the facility following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal.

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Notices seeking information about missing persons following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal are posted at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026.

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Notices seeking information about missing persons following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal are posted at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026.

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Notices seeking information about missing persons following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal are posted at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026.

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Aftermath of flash flood in Nepal

Notices seeking information about missing persons following a massive flash flood and mudslide in Nepal are posted at a hospital in Kathmandu on Aug. 28, 2026.

Spain: Atlantic Storm Floods Oviedo Streets, Trash Cans Float on Floodwaters

A violent Atlantic storm swept through Spain's Asturias region on Thursday, August 27, flooding streets in Oviedo and Avilés.

Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding, Landslides in Toyama, Ishikawa 8

Record-breaking rainfall triggered river flooding and landslides in Japan's Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, along the Sea of Japan coast, on Thursday, August 27.

Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding, Landslides in Toyama, Ishikawa 7

Record-breaking rainfall triggered river flooding and landslides in Japan's Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, along the Sea of Japan coast, on Thursday, August 27.

Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding, Landslides in Toyama, Ishikawa 6

Record-breaking rainfall triggered river flooding and landslides in Japan's Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, along the Sea of Japan coast, on Thursday, August 27.

Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding, Landslides in Toyama, Ishikawa 4

Record-breaking rainfall triggered river flooding and landslides in Japan's Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, along the Sea of Japan coast, on Thursday, August 27.

Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding, Landslides in Toyama, Ishikawa 5

Record-breaking rainfall triggered river flooding and landslides in Japan's Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, along the Sea of Japan coast, on Thursday, August 27.

Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding, Landslides in Toyama, Ishikawa

Record-breaking rainfall triggered river flooding and landslides in Japan's Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, along the Sea of Japan coast, on Thursday, August 27.

Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding, Landslides in Toyama, Ishikawa 2

Record-breaking rainfall triggered river flooding and landslides in Japan's Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, along the Sea of Japan coast, on Thursday, August 27.

Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding, Landslides in Toyama, Ishikawa 3

Record-breaking rainfall triggered river flooding and landslides in Japan's Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, along the Sea of Japan coast, on Thursday, August 27.

Spain: Floodwater Sweeps Person Down Tarragona Street

A person was swept along by floodwater on Carrer d'Apodaca in Tarragona, Spain, on Monday, August 24, as heavy rain left the street submerged. The video, filmed from a balcony overlooking the flooded road, shows the person being carried by the current as another bystander watches from the sidewalk. No injuries were reported.

Chile: Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Iquique

Heavy rain hit northern Chile, triggering flooding in Iquique, Tarapacá on Tuesday, August 18.

China: Water Gushes Through Collapsed Shopping Mall Ceiling in Jilin

A section of ceiling at a Changchun shopping mall in Jilin collapsed as water gushed through a damaged fourth-floor section, sending panels crashing down; the mall says no one was injured and the area has since been repaired.

Japan: Landslide Cleanup After Record Rainfall in Chiba

Record-breaking heavy rainfall caused widespread train suspensions, leaving more than 10,000 people stranded across Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13. This video shows the cleanup effort following a landslide triggered by the severe weather.

China: Trapped Women Rescued From Flooded Car in Zhejiang, China

An auxiliary police officer and two delivery riders rescued four women trapped in a flooded car in Changxing, Huzhou, Zhejiang, on August 13, 2026, after torrential rain submerged an underpass. The rescue took about 10 minutes.

China: Rescuers Pull Stranded Ostrich From Flooded River in Henan

Rescuers in Zhoukou, Henan, pulled a stranded ostrich from a swollen river on August 13, 2026, after floodwaters swept it and seven others downstream from a scenic area.

Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

A man loads his flood-damaged car onto a car carrier in Chiba near Tokyo on Aug. 17, 2026, after it was submerged following the torrential rain that hit the area on Aug. 13.

US: Deadly Flooding Hits Indiana After Days of Severe Storms 6

Days of severe storms and flooding in Indiana have left at least seven people dead. Hundreds of people along the White River and its canals were evacuated, with first responders using boats to rescue those stranded by rising floodwaters. President Trump approved an emergency declaration for the state.

Philippines: Monsoon Floods Submerge Manila Homes, Roads

Floodwaters submerged homes and roads across Manila on Monday as the southwest monsoon, locally known as "Habagat," brought heavy rain to the Philippines' northern island of Luzon, with some homes inundated up to the second floor.

South Korea: Torrential Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide, Flooding in Geoje 2

Heavy rain fell across the Geoje area, South Gyeongsang, and continued into Monday, August 17, triggering a landslide in the early hours of Monday that killed at least one person. The torrential rain also prompted dozens of residents to evacuate. Roads flooded repeatedly across downtown areas, and around 20 roads were closed to traffic. Power outages also left homes and businesses without electricity across the area.

US: Flash Flooding Kills One Near Colorado Burn Scar

Flash flooding swept through Beulah, Colorado, on Sunday, August 16, near the Aspen Acres burn scar, killing at least one person, officials said. Heavy rain fell over the wildfire-scarred area, which remains vulnerable to flooding after the fire stripped away vegetation.

South Korea: Torrential Rain Triggers Deadly Landslide, Flooding in Geoje

Heavy rain fell across the Geoje area, South Gyeongsang, from Sunday, August 16, into early Monday, August 17, triggering a landslide in the early hours of Monday that killed at least one person. The torrential rain also prompted about 70 residents to evacuate. Roads flooded repeatedly across downtown areas, and around 20 roads were closed to traffic. Power outages also knocked out electricity to about 1,500 homes and businesses in Ilun-myeon, Gohyeon-dong and Jangseungpo-dong.

Japan: Record Rainfall Strands Thousands at Soga Station in Chiba 2

Record-breaking heavy rainfall caused widespread train suspensions, leaving more than 10,000 people stranded across Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13. Around Soga Station, floodwaters rose to waist height, forcing about 4,000 people to spend the night at the station until morning.

US: Residents Swim, Kayak at Flooded Soccer Field in Utah

Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in Sandy, Utah, on Thursday, August 13, submerging a soccer field where residents were later seen swimming and kayaking through the floodwaters.

US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro 3

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail across the Denver metro area on Friday afternoon, August 14. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area.

US: Deadly Flooding Hits Indiana After Days of Severe Storms

Days of severe storms and flooding in Indiana have left at least seven people dead. Hundreds of people along the White River and its canals were evacuated, with first responders using boats to rescue those stranded by rising floodwaters. President Trump approved an emergency declaration for the state.

US: Deadly Flooding Hits Indiana After Days of Severe Storms 3

Days of severe storms and flooding in Indiana have left at least seven people dead. Hundreds of people along the White River and its canals were evacuated, with first responders using boats to rescue those stranded by rising floodwaters. President Trump approved an emergency declaration for the state.

US: Deadly Flooding Hits Indiana After Days of Severe Storms 2

Days of severe storms and flooding in Indiana have left at least seven people dead. Hundreds of people along the White River and its canals were evacuated, with first responders using boats to rescue those stranded by rising floodwaters. President Trump approved an emergency declaration for the state.

Japan: Record Rainfall Strands Thousands at Soga Station in Chiba

Record-breaking heavy rainfall caused widespread train suspensions, leaving more than 10,000 people stranded across Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13. Around Soga Station, floodwaters rose to waist height, forcing about 4,000 people to spend the night at the station until morning.

Japan: Floodwaters Pour Into Chiba Station Building Basement After Record Rainfall

Record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area on Thursday, August 13, triggering significant flooding in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. Many people were stranded at stations as waters reached waist level, causing train disruptions while vehicles were stuck in floodwaters. Videos posted on social media show floodwaters pouring down stairs and escalators into the basement of a shopping complex at Chiba Station.

US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro 2

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail across the Denver metro area on Friday afternoon, August 14. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area.

US: Flash Flooding Hits Southern Utah 3

Flash flooding swept through Hurricane, Utah, and surrounding southern Utah areas, including Zion National Park, after a morning storm system passed through the region on Friday, August 14.

US: Flash Flooding Hits Southern Utah 2

Flash flooding swept through Hurricane, Utah, and surrounding southern Utah areas, including Zion National Park, after a morning storm system passed through the region on Friday, August 14.

US: Flash Flooding Hits Southern Utah

Flash flooding swept through Hurricane, Utah, and surrounding southern Utah areas, including Zion National Park, after a morning storm system passed through the region on Friday, August 14.

US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail across the Denver metro area on Friday afternoon, August 14. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area.

US: Historic Flash Flooding Devastates Southeastern Indiana as Disaster Declared

Historic flash flooding swept through southeastern Indiana on Wednesday, August 12, damaging homes and businesses. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declared a statewide disaster on Thursday.

Japan: Record-Breaking Rain Batters Chiba, Triggering Evacuations 7

Eight people have been confirmed dead in Chiba Prefecture after record rainfall hit the greater Tokyo area through early Friday, August 14. Nearly 7,000 people were stranded overnight at Narita Airport as trains and buses were suspended, while about 23,000 homes remained without power across the area.