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US: Flooding Hits YMCA Parking Lot in Brentwood, Tennessee

A parking lot at a YMCA in Brentwood, Tennessee, flooded following severe weather on Tuesday, July 7, partially submerging several vehicles.

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Romania: Storm Batters Bucharest With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds 2

Footage showed strong winds and heavy rain battering Bucharest around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, as an overnight storm flooded buildings and vehicles across the Romanian capital following a heatwave that swept much of Europe. One person died in nearby Ganeasa, west of Bucharest, after being struck by a falling tree.

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Romania: Storm Batters Bucharest With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds

Footage showed strong winds and heavy rain battering Bucharest around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, as an overnight storm flooded buildings and vehicles across the Romanian capital following a heatwave that swept much of Europe. One person died in nearby Ganeasa, west of Bucharest, after being struck by a falling tree.

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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 4

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions. The video shows sections of road washed away by fast-moving floodwater in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto.

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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 3

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions.

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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 2

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions.

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Mexico: Heavy Hailstorm Turns Streets Into Rivers in Cuajimalpa, Mexico City 3

Heavy rains and intense hail battered Mexico City and surrounding areas on Monday, June 1. In the Cuajimalpa district, hail blanketed the area, streets were flooded, and vehicles were stranded. Authorities escalated weather alerts from Yellow to Red and ultimately to Purple in Cuajimalpa as the storms intensified. The video shows a street in Jesús del Monte, on the border of Huixquilucan and the Cuajimalpa borough, covered in a layer of hail.

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Mexico: Heavy Hailstorm Turns Streets Into Rivers in Cuajimalpa, Mexico City 2

Heavy rains and intense hail battered Mexico City on Monday, June 1. In the Cuajimalpa district, hail blanketed the area, streets were flooded, and vehicles were stranded. Authorities escalated weather alerts from Red to Purple in Cuajimalpa as the storms intensified.

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Mexico: Heavy Hailstorm Turns Streets Into Rivers in Cuajimalpa, Mexico City

Heavy rains and intense hail battered Mexico City on Monday, June 1. In the Cuajimalpa district, hail blanketed the area, streets were flooded, and vehicles were stranded. Authorities escalated weather alerts from Red to Purple in Cuajimalpa as the storms intensified.

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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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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 6

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater. Drivers stranded on Jackie Robinson Parkway were forced to climb onto the roofs of their vehicles.

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US: Severe Flooding Hits Milwaukee, Forcing Freeway Closures and Stranding Vehicles 4

This video shows a flooded millpond in South Milwaukee on Thursday, April 16. Severe storms brought heavy flooding to the city the night before, forcing freeway closures and leaving vehicles stranded in rising water. The flooding was part of a week-long severe weather outbreak, including tornadoes and hail, stretching from Texas to the Great Lakes.

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US: Highways Turn to Rivers After Powerful Storms Batter North Texas

Severe thunderstorms tore across North Texas on the night of Wednesday, March 4, causing widespread damage and historic rainfall totals. Roofs were ripped apart, highways were submerged, and neighborhoods were left reeling in the aftermath. Torrential downpours led to dangerous flash flooding, especially along Interstate 45 in Hutchins. Footage shared online shows sections of the freeway transformed into what appears to be a flowing river, with multiple vehicles stranded.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flooding in Los Angeles

The video shows Waymo vehicles stalled on flooded roads in Los Angeles on Monday, February 16, as heavy rain from a powerful storm system inundated parts of the city. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings and advisories as rainfall intensified, raising risks of urban flooding, mudslides, and debris flows—especially in burn scar areas—while urging drivers to avoid flooded roads.

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Colombia: Heavy Rain Hits Medellín, Causing Floods and Damage 2

On January 28, 2026, heavy rainfall in Medellín triggered multiple flooding emergencies, especially in the southeastern area of El Poblado. Overflowing of the La Presidenta creek flooded streets and prompted authorities to advise using alternative routes. The storm also caused fallen trees and a collapsed wall, damaging vehicles and public spaces, though no injuries were reported. In addition, lightning strikes affected the city, temporarily suspending operation of all six Metro cable cars before service was restored. Residents were advised to stay indoors and report emergencies via local authorities.

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Colombia: Heavy Rain Hits Medellín, Causing Floods and Damage

On January 28, 2026, heavy rainfall in Medellín triggered multiple flooding emergencies, especially in the southeastern area of El Poblado. Overflowing of the La Presidenta creek flooded streets and prompted authorities to advise using alternative routes. The storm also caused fallen trees and a collapsed wall, damaging vehicles and public spaces, though no injuries were reported. In addition, lightning strikes affected the city, temporarily suspending operation of all six Metro cable cars before service was restored. Residents were advised to stay indoors and report emergencies via local authorities.

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RECAP: Northern California Flooding Kills One, Triggers Rescues and Evacuations

Heavy rain and repeated atmospheric rivers triggered widespread flooding across Northern California over the weekend, killing one person in Redding and prompting rescues and evacuations across the region. Rising rivers and overflowing creeks inundated communities, stranding vehicles and forcing swift-water rescues. In Placer County, emergency crews rescued a baby in a carrier and nine people after the South Yuba River overtook a home. Flooding also impacted Mendocino and Humboldt counties, where roads turned into rivers of muddy water and animals were left stranded. Authorities urged residents to avoid travel and warned motorists not to cross flooded roadways.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 4

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 3

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 2

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

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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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Typhoon Matmo Killed 8 People and Injured 5 Others - Vietnam

Vehicles drive through flooded streets in Hanoi, Vietnam, October 7, 2025. Heavy rains and floods triggered by Typhoon Matmo have left eight people dead and five others injured in Vietnam, the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority announced Wednesday. Photo by VNA/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Heavy Rain Hits Northern Mie Prefecture, Dozens of Cars Damaged in Yokkaichi

On Friday night, September 12, northern Mie Prefecture was hit by an intense, short-lived downpour. The rainfall reached a record 123.5 millimeters per hour, the highest ever recorded in the area. Near Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station, which was bustling on a weekend night, streets and shopping districts were flooded, leaving many vehicles stranded and causing chaos. In the city center, the large underground parking lot Kusunoki Parking was submerged, with dozens of cars damaged by the floodwaters.

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RECAP: Violent Storm Strikes Emilia-Romagna Coast, Italy, Forcing State of Crisis

A violent storm, described as a “maritime supercell,” hit northeast Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region on August 24, causing widespread damage in tourist towns such as Milano Marittima, Rimini, and Ravenna. Winds exceeded 100 km/h, heavy rain and hail struck the coast, 265 trees fell in Milano Marittima damaging vehicles, and streets and properties were flooded. No injuries were reported. In response, the Emilia-Romagna regional government declared a state of crisis for the affected coastal municipalities, enabling emergency resources and recovery operations. Authorities are assessing damage to public and private infrastructure, restoring roads and services, and supporting residents and businesses affected by the storm.

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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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Typhoon Wipha - China

Vehicles pass through a flooded area in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, July 20, 2025. Typhoon Wipha, the sixth typhoon of the year, made landfall near Jiangmen City in south China's Guangdong Province around 5:50 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Guangdong provincial meteorological observatory. At landfall, the maximum wind speed near its center reached 33 meters per second. Wipha is expected to move west-southwestward at a speed of 20 to 25 km per hour. Photo by Lu Hanxin /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Wipha - China

Vehicles drive through a flooded area in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 20, 2025. Typhoon Wipha, the sixth typhoon of the year, made landfall near Jiangmen City in south China's Guangdong Province around 5:50 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Guangdong provincial meteorological observatory. At 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Hainan raised its emergency response for flood and typhoon control from Level IV to Level III, as strong winds and rainstorms are expected to impact the island province between Sunday and Tuesday, according to the provincial emergency management bureau. Photo by Yang Guanyu /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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Heavy Monsoon Rains - India

Vehicles navigate through flooded sections of B.T. Road during heavy monsoon rains in Kolkata, India, on July 8, 2025. Photo by Amit Ghosh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Monsoon Rains - India

Vehicles navigate through flooded sections of B.T. Road during heavy monsoon rains in Kolkata, India, on July 8, 2025. Photo by Amit Ghosh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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Heavy Monsoon Rains - India

Vehicles navigate through flooded sections of B.T. Road during heavy monsoon rains in Kolkata, India, on July 8, 2025. Photo by Amit Ghosh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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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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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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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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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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US: Vehicles Drive Through Flooded Intersection in Williamson County, Texas

Severe weekend flooding along the San Gabriel River in Williamson County, Texas has left two people dead and one still missing. Torrential rain on Saturday morning (July 5) caused the river to surge over 36 feet (approx.10 meters), submerging popular swimming areas and drastically altering the landscape. This video, taken on Sunday, captures vehicles driving through a flooded intersection in Leander, where water was rapidly flowing.

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Turkey: Adana Flooded by Heavy Rain and Hail

Heavy rainfall flooded Adana's streets on Saturday, April 26. Vehicles were stranded in floodwater, with hail covering the city as well. According to reports, some rocks fell on the road in the Uğurlubağ and Tenkerli neighborhoods.

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Flooding in Spain

Fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond, on March 18, 2025, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond at around 5:15 a.m. on Monday morning released 310,000 cubic meters of water without control, unleashing a flood that swept away vehicles, flooded homes and caused roads to be cut off. A married couple was trapped in their home, but firefighters from the Fire Prevention and Extinction Service (SEPEI) managed to access the house and bring the couple to safety. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

Fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond, on March 18, 2025, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond at around 5:15 a.m. on Monday morning released 310,000 cubic meters of water without control, unleashing a flood that swept away vehicles, flooded homes and caused roads to be cut off. A married couple was trapped in their home, but firefighters from the Fire Prevention and Extinction Service (SEPEI) managed to access the house and bring the couple to safety. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

Situation after the rains, on March 18, 2025, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond at around 5:15 a.m. Monday morning released 310,000 cubic meters of water uncontrollably, unleashing a flood that swept away vehicles, flooded homes and caused roads to be cut off. A married couple was trapped in their home, but firefighters from the Fire Prevention and Extinction Service (SEPEI) managed to access the house and bring the couple to safety. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

A garage after the rains, on March 18, 2025, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond at around 5:15 a.m. Monday morning released 310,000 cubic meters of water uncontrollably, unleashing a flood that swept away vehicles, flooded homes and caused roads to be cut off. A married couple was trapped in their home, but firefighters from the Fire Prevention and Extinction Service (SEPEI) managed to access the house and bring the couple to safety. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

Situation after the rains, on March 18, 2025, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond at around 5:15 a.m. Monday morning released 310,000 cubic meters of water uncontrollably, unleashing a flood that swept away vehicles, flooded homes and caused roads to be cut off. A married couple was trapped in their home, but firefighters from the Fire Prevention and Extinction Service (SEPEI) managed to access the house and bring the couple to safety. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

Situation after the rains, on March 18, 2025, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond at around 5:15 a.m. Monday morning released 310,000 cubic meters of water uncontrollably, unleashing a flood that swept away vehicles, flooded homes and caused roads to be cut off. A married couple was trapped in their home, but firefighters from the Fire Prevention and Extinction Service (SEPEI) managed to access the house and bring the couple to safety. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

A van swept away by the flood, on March 18, 2025, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond at around 5:15 a.m. Monday morning released 310,000 cubic meters of water uncontrolled, unleashing a flood that swept away vehicles, flooded homes and caused roads to be cut off. A married couple was trapped in their home, but firefighters from the Fire Prevention and Extinction Service (SEPEI) managed to access the house and bring the couple to safety. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

Work after the rains, on March 18, 2025, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond at around 5:15 a.m. Monday morning released 310,000 cubic meters of water uncontrollably, unleashing a flood that swept away vehicles, flooded homes and caused roads to be cut off. A married couple was trapped in their home, but firefighters from the Fire Prevention and Extinction Service (SEPEI) managed to access the house and bring the couple to safety. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

Situation after the rains, on March 18, 2025, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond at around 5:15 a.m. Monday morning released 310,000 cubic meters of water uncontrollably, unleashing a flood that swept away vehicles, flooded homes and caused roads to be cut off. A married couple was trapped in their home, but firefighters from the Fire Prevention and Extinction Service (SEPEI) managed to access the house and bring the couple to safety. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

Situation after the rains, on March 18, 2025, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The fracture of the Charco de la Maricana irrigation pond at around 5:15 a.m. Monday morning released 310,000 cubic meters of water uncontrollably, unleashing a flood that swept away vehicles, flooded homes and caused roads to be cut off. A married couple was trapped in their home, but firefighters from the Fire Prevention and Extinction Service (SEPEI) managed to access the house and bring the couple to safety. Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM