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China: Heavy Rain Turns Guangzhou Streets Into Rivers as Cars Wade Through Floodwaters

Cars in Guangzhou, China, turned into makeshift boats on May 19 as heavy rain left streets deeply flooded. Video showed vehicles slowly pushing through the water, sending waves across what looked more like a river than a road.

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China: Manhole Covers Pop and Dance on Flooded Street After Heavy Rain in Hubei

On March 29, 2026, in Hubei, China, manhole covers repeatedly bounced up and down on a flooded street as surging rainwater built pressure in the drainage system below, drawing laughs from curious onlookers.

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Spain: Flash Flooding and Hail Hit Málaga’s Antequera Area 2

A sudden downpour with hail hit Antequera and surrounding areas, southern Spain on Wednesday, March 4, causing temporary flooding in the town of Humilladero. One of the main streets was briefly submerged after heavy rain overwhelmed drainage systems, though no injuries or major damage were reported.

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Spain: Flash Flooding and Hail Hit Málaga’s Antequera Area

A sudden downpour with hail hit Antequera and surrounding areas, southern Spain on Wednesday, March 4, causing temporary flooding in the town of Humilladero. One of the main streets was briefly submerged after heavy rain overwhelmed drainage systems, though no injuries or major damage were reported.

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

Vendors sell fruits alongside a flooded street in a neighborhood in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

Vendors sell fruits alongside a flooded street in a neighborhood in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

Vendors sell fruits alongside a flooded street in a neighborhood in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

People cross a flooded street in a neighborhood in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floodwaters in Abbotsford - Canada

Floodwaters in Abbotsford - Canada

A flooded street is pictured in Abbotsford, B.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floodwaters in Abbotsford - Canada

Floodwaters in Abbotsford - Canada

A truck passes through a flooded street in Abbotsford, B.C., on Friday, December 12, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Storm in Gaza City - Palestine

Winter Storm in Gaza City - Palestine

A Palestinian woman walk in a flooded street after rain in Gaza City, on Dec. 12, 2025. At least 14 people were killed in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours as homes collapsed and tents sheltering displaced families were flooded during a powerful winter storm, Gaza's Civil Defense said on Friday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Storm in Gaza City - Palestine

Winter Storm in Gaza City - Palestine

Palestinians walk in a flooded street after rain in Gaza City, on Dec. 12, 2025. At least 14 people were killed in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours as homes collapsed and tents sheltering displaced families were flooded during a powerful winter storm, Gaza's Civil Defense said on Friday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Storm in Gaza City - Palestine

Winter Storm in Gaza City - Palestine

Palestinians walk in a flooded street after rain in Gaza City, on Dec. 12, 2025. At least 14 people were killed in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours as homes collapsed and tents sheltering displaced families were flooded during a powerful winter storm, Gaza's Civil Defense said on Friday. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Vehicles move through a flooded street in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

A car crosses a flooded street in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

A semi-truck crosses a flooded street in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

A man walks his dog by a flooded street in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah Devastates All of Sri Lanka

A rescue boat is transported by a crane truck through a flooded street in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Dec. 1, 2025. The death toll from extreme weather conditions hitting Sri Lanka has risen to 410, while 336 people remain missing, the country's Disaster Management Center said Tuesday, on December 2, 2025. Photo by Gayan Sameera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

People wade through a flooded street after heavy rains in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on November 28, 2025. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Saturday that the death toll from Cyclone Ditwah, which has been affecting the country in recent days, has climbed to 123, with 130 people still missing. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

People wade through a flooded street after heavy rains in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on November 28, 2025. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Saturday that the death toll from Cyclone Ditwah, which has been affecting the country in recent days, has climbed to 123, with 130 people still missing. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

People wade through a flooded street after heavy rains in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on November 28, 2025. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Saturday that the death toll from Cyclone Ditwah, which has been affecting the country in recent days, has climbed to 123, with 130 people still missing. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah Aftermaths in Sri Lanka

People are pictured on a flooded street after heavy rains in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on November 28, 2025. Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Center (DMC) said on Saturday that the death toll from Cyclone Ditwah, which has been affecting the country in recent days, has climbed to 123, with 130 people still missing. Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Flooding Kills At Least 72 - Vietnam

Severe Flooding Kills At Least 72 - Vietnam

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 22, 2025 shows people navigating a flooded street by boat in Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. The number of people killed by severe flooding in central Vietnam has risen to 72 as of Saturday afternoon, local daily VnExpress reported, citing the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority. Thirteen people remain unaccounted for, according to the report. Photo by VNA/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexico Floods Leave at Least 64 Dead and 65 Missing

Mexico Floods Leave at Least 64 Dead and 65 Missing

A woman tries to clean a street flooded by the heavy rain in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, October 12, 2025. At least 64 people have died and dozens remain missing after days of torrential rains and flooding that hit central and eastern Mexico last week, authorities said Monday. Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Torrential Rains in Mexico

Torrential Rains in Mexico

A man wades through a street flooded by rain in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, on on October 11, 2025. At least 41 people have been killed as torrential rains and landslides battered Mexico in recent days. Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Torrential Rains in Mexico

Torrential Rains in Mexico

People wade through a flooded street in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, on October 11, 2025. At least 41 people have been killed as torrential rains and landslides battered Mexico in recent days. Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vietnam: Residents Share Warmth Amid Severe Flooding in Thai Nguyen

Severe flooding continued in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam, on Tuesday, October 8, surpassing historical peaks and leaving roads deeply submerged. In Phan Dinh Phung Ward, Hoang Van Thu Street was flooded up to 1.5 meters, paralyzing traffic and forcing residents to travel by boat. This video shows a man tossing instant noodles to his neighbors amid the severe flooding. Both households appeared to share a moment of warmth and good humor despite the situation.

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Cleanup Work In Ibiza After Floods - Spain

Cleanup Work In Ibiza After Floods - Spain

UME soldiers in a street flooded with water after the rains on October 1, 2025, in Ibiza, Balearic Islands (Spain). Floods in Ibiza have left 1,200 people without electricity in the municipality of Vila. In addition, there are still several roads cut off and the UME continues to collaborate, along with firefighters in the cleaning tasks. Until midday yesterday more than 200 liters per square meter fell in twelve hours. Photo by German Lama/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cleanup Work In Ibiza After Floods - Spain

Cleanup Work In Ibiza After Floods - Spain

UME soldiers in a street flooded with water after the rains on October 1, 2025, in Ibiza, Balearic Islands (Spain). Floods in Ibiza have left 1,200 people without electricity in the municipality of Vila. In addition, there are still several roads cut off and the UME continues to collaborate, along with firefighters in the cleaning tasks. Until midday yesterday more than 200 liters per square meter fell in twelve hours. Photo by German Lama/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia: Torrential Rains Trigger Widespread Flooding in Bali 4

Heavy rainfall since September 9 has caused widespread flooding across Bali, with Denpasar among the hardest-hit areas. Roads, homes, and businesses were inundated, with water reaching waist level in some places and even submerging two-story houses. Several districts including Padangsambian, Ubung, and Peguyangan reported severe damage, while landslides blocked access in Karangasem and flooding persisted in Tabanan.

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Indonesia: Torrential Rains Trigger Widespread Flooding in Bali

Heavy rainfall since September 9 has caused widespread flooding across Bali, with Denpasar among the hardest-hit areas. Roads, homes, and businesses were inundated, with water reaching waist level in some places and even submerging two-story houses. Several districts including Padangsambian, Ubung, and Peguyangan reported severe damage, while landslides blocked access in Karangasem and flooding persisted in Tabanan.

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Indonesia: Torrential Rains Trigger Widespread Flooding in Bali 2

Heavy rainfall since September 9 has caused widespread flooding across Bali, with Denpasar among the hardest-hit areas. Roads, homes, and businesses were inundated, with water reaching waist level in some places and even submerging two-story houses. Several districts including Padangsambian, Ubung, and Peguyangan reported severe damage, while landslides blocked access in Karangasem and flooding persisted in Tabanan.

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Indonesia: Torrential Rains Trigger Widespread Flooding in Bali 3

Heavy rainfall since September 9 has caused widespread flooding across Bali, with Denpasar among the hardest-hit areas. Roads, homes, and businesses were inundated, with water reaching waist level in some places and even submerging two-story houses. Several districts including Padangsambian, Ubung, and Peguyangan reported severe damage, while landslides blocked access in Karangasem and flooding persisted in Tabanan.

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China: Cyclist Pedals Across Severely Flooded Road After Downpour in Inner Mongolia

This video shows a man cycling through deep floodwaters on a street in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, on July 10, 2025, skillfully navigating the waterlogged road despite heavy rain.

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Monsoons Flood in India

Monsoons Flood in India

Motorcyclists ride through a flooded street during heavy rain in Prayagraj, India, on July 5, 2025. The seasonal rains bring much-needed relief from the summer heat but also disrupt daily life across northern India, leading to traffic congestion, localized flooding, and transportation delays. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least Eight Dead in Flash Floods Ravaging Yemen

At Least Eight Dead in Flash Floods Ravaging Yemen

A car runs in a flooded street after heavy rains in Sanaa, Yemen, August 23, 2025. Yemen's capital Sanaa has been experiencing heavy rains since Saturday, which triggered floods in many parts of the city. Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least Eight Dead in Flash Floods Ravaging Yemen

At Least Eight Dead in Flash Floods Ravaging Yemen

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows cars driving through a flooded street in Sanaa, Yemen, August 23, 2025. Yemen's capital Sanaa has been experiencing heavy rains since Saturday, which triggered floods in many parts of the city. Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

People wade through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rain in Karachi, Pakistan, on Aug. 19, 2025. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

People wade through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rain in Karachi, Pakistan, on Aug. 19, 2025. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

People wade through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rain in Karachi, Pakistan, on Aug. 19, 2025. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

People wade through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rain in Karachi, Pakistan, on Aug. 19, 2025. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

People wade through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rain in Karachi, Pakistan, on Aug. 19, 2025. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

Vehicles run through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rain in Karachi, Pakistan, on Aug. 19, 2025. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

People wade through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rain in Karachi, Pakistan, on Aug. 19, 2025. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

Monsoon Flooding in Karachi - Pakistan

People wade through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rain in Karachi, Pakistan, on Aug. 19, 2025. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

A motorcyclist rides through a flooded street after heavy rains hit Mexico, affecting several neighborhoods in the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico. on August 12, 2025 in State of Mexico, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

A motorcyclist rides through a flooded street after heavy rains hit Mexico, affecting several neighborhoods in the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico. on August 12, 2025 in State of Mexico, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

A young enjoying of a flooded street after heavy rains hit Mexico, affecting several neighborhoods in the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico. on August 12, 2025 in State of Mexico, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

Valley of Mexico Flooded Due The Heavy Rains - Mexico

People walking through a flooded street after heavy rains hit Mexico, affecting several neighborhoods in the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico. on August 12, 2025 in State of Mexico, Mexico. Photo by Marco Gonzalez/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Monsoon Rains - India

Heavy Monsoon Rains - India

Vehicles navigate through a flooded street during heavy monsoon rains in Kolkata, India, on July 8, 2025. Photo by Amit Ghosh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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