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RECAP: Hundreds Dead in Sri Lanka’s Worst Flooding in Decades

Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah triggered catastrophic flooding across the country. At least 410 people have been killed and 366 remain missing. Floodwaters in Colombo peaked overnight, and while levels have begun to recede, large parts of the capital and surrounding areas remain buried in mud, with the full extent of the damage still unclear. More than 148,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, and the military has deployed helicopters and boats for rescue operations and aid delivery. The disaster is Sri Lanka’s worst since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

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UK: Widespread Flooding Sweeps South Wales, Major Incident Declared in Monmouth

Severe and widespread flooding hit South Wales after heavy rainfall on Friday, November 14, prompting a major incident in Monmouth. Emergency crews conducted rescues and evacuations as rising waters inundated communities.

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UK: Widespread Flooding Sweeps South Wales, Major Incident Declared in Monmouth 2

Severe and widespread flooding hit South Wales after heavy rainfall on Friday, November 14, prompting a major incident in Monmouth. Emergency crews conducted rescues and evacuations as rising waters inundated communities.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 6

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 224 people as it struck central Philippines, with Cebu province suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In some areas of Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level. A state of calamity has been declared in the province to expedite emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Leaves Devastation in Cebu

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 188 people as it struck central Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 5

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 3

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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RECAP: Deadly Hurricane Kalmaegi Batters Central Philippines

At least 66 people were killed as Typhoon Kalmaegi swept through central Philippines bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and widespread flooding on Tuesday, November 4. Hundreds of thousands were displaced across the Visayas region, as well as parts of southern Luzon and northern Mindanao.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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US: Flash Flood Emergency Declared as Heavy Rain Pounds Central Florida 3

Heavy rains pounded Central and South Florida on Sunday, October 26, triggering flooding that prompted a rare flash flood emergency for parts of the region. The dangerous situation stranded drivers, closed roads, and inundated homes in cities like Eustis and Mount Dora.

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US: Flash Flood Emergency Declared as Heavy Rain Pounds Central Florida

Heavy rains pounded Central and South Florida on Sunday, October 26, triggering flooding that prompted a rare flash flood emergency for parts of the region. The dangerous situation stranded drivers, closed roads, and inundated homes in cities like Eustis and Mount Dora.

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US: Flash Flood Emergency Declared as Heavy Rain Pounds Central Florida 2

Heavy rains pounded Central and South Florida on Sunday, October 26, triggering flooding that prompted a rare flash flood emergency for parts of the region. The dangerous situation stranded drivers, closed roads, and inundated homes in cities like Eustis and Mount Dora.

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Typhoon Matmo Killed 8 People and Injured 5 Others - Vietnam

Rescue personnel patrol inundated areas in Cao Bang Province, 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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Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Red Alert as Ibiza Floods 8

Torrential rain hit the islands of Ibiza and Formentera on Wednesday, September 30, triggering a red alert, the highest level. The downpours caused widespread flooding, submerging cars, turning streets into rivers, and severely affecting public infrastructure.

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Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Red Alert as Ibiza Floods 7

Torrential rain hit the islands of Ibiza and Formentera on Wednesday, September 30, triggering a red alert, the highest level. The downpours caused widespread flooding, submerging cars, turning streets into rivers, and severely affecting public infrastructure.

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RECAP: Storm Gabrielle Brings Torrential Rain and Floods to Spain

Storm Gabrielle caused heavy rain and severe flooding across eastern Spain from September 28 to 29, followed by widespread flooding in the Balearic Islands on September 30. In Ibiza, roads and infrastructure were submerged, and rescue teams were deployed to assist affected residents. Other areas, including Catalonia, Valencia, and Tarragona, also experienced urban flooding and school closures.

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Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Red Alert as Ibiza Floods

Torrential rain hit the islands of Ibiza and Formentera on Wednesday, September 30, triggering a red alert, the highest level. The downpours caused widespread flooding, submerging cars, turning streets into rivers, and severely affecting public infrastructure.

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Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Red Alert as Ibiza Floods 2

Torrential rain hit the islands of Ibiza and Formentera on Wednesday, September 30, triggering a red alert, the highest level. The downpours caused widespread flooding, submerging cars, turning streets into rivers, and severely affecting public infrastructure.

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Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Red Alert as Ibiza Floods 3

Torrential rain hit the islands of Ibiza and Formentera on Wednesday, September 30, triggering a red alert, the highest level. The downpours caused widespread flooding, submerging cars, turning streets into rivers, and severely affecting public infrastructure.

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Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Red Alert as Ibiza Floods 4

Torrential rain hit the islands of Ibiza and Formentera on Wednesday, September 30, triggering a red alert, the highest level. The downpours caused widespread flooding, submerging cars, turning streets into rivers, and severely affecting public infrastructure.

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[Breaking News]Japan gov't-backed agency scraps Africa "hometown" program

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 25 Kyodo - Japan International Cooperation Agency President Akihiko Tanaka holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2025, unveiling the government-backed aid agency's decision to scrap its "hometown" program after designated cities were inundated with protest calls and emails amid claims it would encourage immigration from Africa. (Kyodo)

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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 gov't-backed agency scraps Africa "hometown" program

Japan International Cooperation Agency President Akihiko Tanaka holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2025, unveiling the government-backed aid agency's decision to scrap its "hometown" program after designated cities were inundated with protest calls and emails amid claims it would encourage immigration from Africa.

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Japan gov't-backed agency scraps Africa "hometown" program

Japan International Cooperation Agency President Akihiko Tanaka holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2025, unveiling the government-backed aid agency's decision to scrap its "hometown" program after designated cities were inundated with protest calls and emails amid claims it would encourage immigration from Africa.

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Japan: Dashcam Shows Inundated Underground Parking Lot After Torrential Rain

On Friday night, September 12, northern Mie Prefecture was hit by an intense, short-lived downpour. Rainfall peaked at 123.5 millimeters per hour, the highest ever recorded in the area. This dashcam video shows Kusunoki Parking, a large underground parking lot in central Yokkaichi, submerged in floodwaters, with dozens of cars damaged.

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Italy: Torrential Rains Turn Alcamo Streets Into Rivers

A violent storm struck Alcamo, in the Trapani area, on Wednesday night, September 10, dropping about 35 mm of rain in just a few hours. The sudden downpour overwhelmed the drainage system and turned streets into raging rivers. Floodwaters inundated garages and basements and swept away several cars, leaving residents shaken after a night of fear.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency 4

Heavy rainfall that began Monday, September 8 continued into Tuesday, triggering flash flooding across central Kansas and prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency 3

Heavy rainfall that began Monday, September 8 continued into Tuesday, triggering flash flooding across central Kansas and prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency 2

Heavy rainfall that began Monday, September 8 continued into Tuesday, triggering flash flooding across central Kansas and prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

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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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US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency

Severe thunderstorms triggered flash flooding across central Kansas on Tuesday, September 9, prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

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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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US: Flash Flooding Hits Phoenix, Arizona

Thunderstorms have caused flash flooding in parts of Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday night, August 26.

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US: Heavy Rain Sweeps Florida Amid Stationary Front and Low-Pressure System

Moist air is flowing into Florida due to a stationary front and a low-pressure system, bringing widespread heavy rain across the state. On Saturday, August 23, significant rainfall was observed statewide, with several inches recorded along the west coast and in the southwest.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Charleston, South Carolina 2

Torrential downpours hit Charleston, South Carolina on Friday, August 22, causing flash flooding and road closures. Rainfall rates exceeded four inches in under an hour at the airport, and flood warnings remain in effect as saturated streets coincide with high tides. Authorities have urged residents to avoid flooded areas and stay alert for ongoing storms.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Charleston, South Carolina

Torrential downpours hit Charleston, South Carolina on Friday, August 22, causing flash flooding and road closures. Rainfall rates exceeded four inches in under an hour at the airport, and flood warnings remain in effect as saturated streets coincide with high tides. Authorities have urged residents to avoid flooded areas and stay alert for ongoing storms.

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Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

A person clears the entrance of a post office inundated with mud following heavy rain in the northeastern Japanese city of Semboku, Akita Prefecture, on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Torrential rain in Kumamoto Pref.

A road in Tamana in Kumamoto Prefecture is inundated on Aug. 11, 2025, following torrential rain in southwestern Japan.

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Torrential rain in Kumamoto Pref.

A road in Tamana in Kumamoto Prefecture is inundated on Aug. 11, 2025, following torrential rain in southwestern Japan.

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Torrential rain in Kumamoto Pref.

A road in Tamana in Kumamoto Prefecture is inundated on Aug. 11, 2025, following torrential rain in southwestern Japan.

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Torrential rain in Kumamoto Pref.

A road in Tamana in Kumamoto Prefecture is inundated on Aug. 11, 2025, following torrential rain in southwestern Japan.

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Torrential rain in Kumamoto Pref.

A road in the city of Kumamoto is inundated on Aug. 11, 2025, following torrential rain in southwestern Japan.

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Torrential rain in Kumamoto Pref.

A road in the city of Kumamoto is inundated on Aug. 11, 2025, following torrential rain in southwestern Japan.

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Torrential rain in Kumamoto Pref.

A shopping complex parking lot in the city of Kumamoto is inundated on Aug. 11, 2025, following torrential rain in southwestern Japan.

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Torrential rain in Kumamoto Pref.

A road in the city of Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, is inundated on Aug. 11, 2025, following torrential rain.