China: Massive Sandstorm Engulfs City in Xinjiang, Turning Day Into Darkness

This is the shocking moment that a towering wall of sandstorm swept across a city in China, rapidly engulfing buildings and streets as strong winds pushed the dense dust forward. On April 17, 2026, in Xinjiang, China, the video captured a powerful sandstorm advancing toward an urban area, forming what appeared to be a massive moving wall of dust. The sky quickly darkened as the storm rolled in, with visibility dropping sharply. Buildings in the distance were gradually swallowed by the thick haze, while the fast-moving sand created an overwhelming sense of pressure and urgency. The footage showcased how the sandstorm surged forward in waves, covering roads, infrastructure, and entire neighborhoods within moments. According to the local meteorological bureau, wind speeds during the event had reached up to 25.2 meters per second, contributing to the intensity and rapid spread of the sandstorm. The video ended with the city almost completely obscured by the dust, leaving only faint outlines of buildings visible through the thick, swirling sand.

Japan: Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Hits Tohoku, Tsunami Warning Issued 7

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. The footage captures the moment an earthquake alert sounds, as rails hum and vibrate and overhead wires sway in the tremor in Hakodate, Hokkaido.

Japan: Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Hits Tohoku, Tsunami Warning Issued 8

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. The footage was shot in the food court of the CiiNA CiiNA Aomori shopping center in Aomori City.

Japan: Sirens Blare as Tsunami Warning Issued After Powerful Earthquake 2

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate.

Japan: Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Hits Tohoku, Tsunami Warning Issued 2

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate.

Japan: Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Hits Tohoku, Tsunami Warning Issued 4

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate.

Japan: Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Hits Tohoku, Tsunami Warning Issued 3

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate.

Japan: Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Hits Tohoku, Tsunami Warning Issued 6

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate.

Japan: Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Hits Tohoku, Tsunami Warning Issued 5

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate.

Japan: Sirens Blare as Tsunami Warning Issued After Powerful Earthquake

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate.

Japan: Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Hits Tohoku, Tsunami Warning Issued

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate.

Dominican Republic: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding Across Greater Santo Domingo

Heavy rainfall of exceptional intensity struck Greater Santo Domingo in the early hours of Wednesday, April 8, with the highest accumulation of 314 millimeters recorded in the Ensanche Julieta area, according to the Dominican Institute of Meteorology. Flooding affected several sectors of the city, disrupting traffic.

China: Sudden Dust Devil Tears Through Farmland in Liaoning

This is the terrifying moment that a Chinese man experienced a sudden dust devil while working on farmland, as strong winds swept across the field and shook his tractor. On March 17, 2026, in Liaoning, China, the video captured a farmer sitting on a tractor as a powerful dust devil formed nearby and moved rapidly across the farmland.  The swirling winds stirred up dust and debris, reducing visibility and creating a chaotic scene.  Despite the danger, the man remained on the tractor, holding steady as the violent gusts whipped around him.  The intensity of the wind could be seen in the way the surrounding crops bent sharply and loose soil spiraled into the air, highlighting the force of the natural phenomenon. The video ended with the dust devil drifting further across the field, leaving behind scattered dust as the winds slowly subsided.

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

The Moroccan player described as Brahim Diaz reacts with visible sadness after missing a penalty in the final minutes of regular time during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal. Comforted by members of the coaching staff and teammates, the scene reflects the emotional intensity and disappointment following the decisive moment of the match. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

The Moroccan player described as Brahim Diaz reacts with visible sadness after missing a penalty in the final minutes of regular time during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal. Comforted by members of the coaching staff and teammates, the scene reflects the emotional intensity and disappointment following the decisive moment of the match. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

The Moroccan player described as Brahim Diaz reacts with visible sadness after missing a penalty in the final minutes of regular time during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal. Comforted by members of the coaching staff and teammates, the scene reflects the emotional intensity and disappointment following the decisive moment of the match. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

The Moroccan player described as Brahim Diaz reacts with visible sadness after missing a penalty in the final minutes of regular time during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal. Comforted by members of the coaching staff and teammates, the scene reflects the emotional intensity and disappointment following the decisive moment of the match. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

The Moroccan player described as Brahim Diaz reacts with visible sadness after missing a penalty in the final minutes of regular time during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal. Comforted by members of the coaching staff and teammates, the scene reflects the emotional intensity and disappointment following the decisive moment of the match. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chile: Wildfire Burns Hundreds of Hectares in Las Condes, Santiago

A wildfire broke out on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the San Carlos de Apoquindo area of Las Condes, northeastern Santiago, prompting a large emergency response. The blaze, known as Plaza Sur, has burned at least 470 hectares near the Claro Arena stadium, though no homes or critical infrastructure have been affected. Strong winds and limited water access have hampered firefighting efforts, but authorities say the fire’s intensity is decreasing while containment work continues.

Japan: Strong Earthquake Hits Kumamoto

A strong earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture at around 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, registering a maximum intensity of 5+ on the Japanese seismic scale. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was in the Aso region of Kumamoto Prefecture, at a depth of approximately 10 km. The quake is estimated to have had a magnitude of 5.7. A video shows a ceiling light shaking in neighboring Saga Prefecture.

Japan: Strong Earthquake Hits Kumamoto 2

A strong earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture at around 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, registering a maximum intensity of 5+ on the Japanese seismic scale. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was in the Aso region of Kumamoto Prefecture, at a depth of approximately 10 km. The quake is estimated to have had a magnitude of 5.7. A video shows overhead wires shaking at Kumamoto Station right after the earthquake.

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Heavy Rains Flood Dhaka - Bangladesh

Vehicles make their way through a waterlogged street after heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 22, 2025. Dhaka experienced 71 millimetres of rainfall in just three hours this morning. The rain had actually begun on Sunday night, but its intensity increased early today, Monday leaving many parts of the city waterlogged. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM