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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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France: Var Region Under Siege, Roads Submerged as Severe Weather Hits

On Sunday, September 21, the Var department in France was placed on an orange alert due to severe thunderstorms and flooding. A violent storm passed through the area, bringing torrential rain, lightning, and thunder. In Toulon, a river overflowed its banks, and several vehicles were submerged in the La Rode neighborhood.

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US: Lightning Flashes as Thunderstorm Hits Phoenix Area, AZ

Heavy storms hit the Phoenix area on Wednesday, September 3, bringing severe thunderstorms, a dust storm, and flash floods. The National Weather Service issued several warnings as a result. The storms caused damage and flooding that continued into Thursday morning.

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China: Satellite Launch Illuminates Xi’an Sky

This is the breathtaking moment that a mysterious streak lit up the night sky, leaving a bright, long-tailed trail visible to local residents. On June 6, 2025, in Xi’an, Shaanxi, local residents captured video footage of an unidentified flying object slanting upward from the left horizon, trailing a luminous plume across the night sky. The streak appeared almost ethereal, expanded briefly, and then faded, captivating onlookers below. According to a report by People’s Daily, the remarkable light display had been caused by China’s successful launch of the Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Internet “04 group” from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The video ended with the glowing tail dissipating into the dark sky, leaving only faint wisps as the rocket continued its journey into orbit.

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US: Intense Lightning Strikes Off Coastline in Southern Florida

Severe thunderstorms moved through central and south Florida on Monday, June 2, bringing heavy rain, hail, and flash flooding and causing flight delays. This video shows the intense lightning seen off the gulf in Naples.

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China: Stunning Fireball Meteor Lights Up Sky Over Maoming, Guangdong

This is the unexpected moment that a resident witnessed a rare celestial event as a brilliant fireball meteor streaked across the sky, momentarily lighting up the area as if it had been daytime. On May 28, 2025, at approximately 9:33 PM local time, in Maoming, Guangdong, the dashcam footage captured a sudden flash of light in the sky. The video showed the night sky abruptly lit up, accompanied by a loud bang, as a fireball meteor tore through the atmosphere. The Maoming Emergency Management Bureau confirmed that the event had not been caused by lightning and advised residents not to panic, as no accidents or injuries had been reported. The video ended with the fireball fading from view, and the night sky returning to darkness.

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India: Monsoon Rain Causes Flooding in Mumbai, Red Alert Issued 3

Mumbai was hit by heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds on Monday, May 26, disrupting suburban rail services and slowing traffic due to poor visibility. The city recorded its highest rainfall in 107 years on the first day of the monsoon, leading to widespread waterlogging across the city. Red alerts for Mumbai and surrounding areas had been issued.

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India: Monsoon Rain Causes Flooding in Mumbai, Red Alert Issued 2

Mumbai was hit by heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds on Monday, May 26, disrupting suburban rail services and slowing traffic due to poor visibility. The city recorded its highest rainfall in 107 years on the first day of the monsoon, leading to widespread waterlogging across the city. Red alerts for Mumbai and surrounding areas had been issued.

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India: Flooding Hits Mumbai, Red Alert Issued

Mumbai was hit by heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds on Monday, May 26, disrupting suburban rail services and slowing traffic due to poor visibility. The city recorded its highest rainfall in 107 years on the first day of the monsoon, leading to widespread waterlogging across the city. Red alerts for Mumbai and surrounding areas had been issued on Sunday, May 25.

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US: Stunning Lightning Show Captured in North Alabama

Stunning lightning was captured in Florence, northwestern Alabama on Wednesday evening, April 23 as thunderstorms moved through the area.

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US: Intense Lightning Strikes Fort Worth As Severe Storm Hits Texas

Intense lightning struck Fort Worth as a storm system moved into Texas on Wednesday, January 29, bringing heavy rainfall that caused flash flooding, forced road closures, and left vehicles stranded in high water.

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France: Strong Winds From Storm Herminia Whip Up Sea Foam Along Ushant Coastline

Storm Herminia battered western France on Sunday, January 26, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. This video captures the coastline of Pointe de Pern in Ushant, covered in sea foam as a result of high winds brought by Herminia.

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France: Storm Herminia Batters Western Region With Strong Winds And Historic Flooding

Storm Herminia battered western France on Sunday, January 26, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. Herminia unleashed torrential downpours in Brittany, with Rennes facing its worst flooding in 40 years.

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US: More Tornado Warnings Issued Across Oklahoma After Weekend Of Destructive Storms

More tornado warnings were issued across Oklahoma on Monday, November 4, after damaging storms that swept through the state over the weekend. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Edmond.

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US: At Least 11 Injured After Tornadoes Strike Oklahoma, Causing Significant Damage

Severe storms moved through the Oklahoma City metro area overnight on Saturday, November 2. Multiple tornadoes touched down, causing widespread damage across the city and surrounding areas. At least 11 people were injured, and homes and other properties were severely damaged, leaving tens of thousands without power.

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Malaysia: Flash Floods Hit Kuala Lumpur, Stranding Vehicles And Shutting Down Highways 2

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in parts of Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, October 15. Vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and several highways and the SMART Tunnel were closed.

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Malaysia: Flash Floods Hit Kuala Lumpur, Stranding Vehicles And Shutting Down Highways

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in parts of Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, October 15. Vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and several highways and the SMART tunnels were closed.

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Mexico: Intense Lightning From Category 5 Hurricane Milton Strikes Yucatán Peninsula 8

Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, October 7. The center of Milton is expected to move near the Yucatán Peninsula, toward the Gulf Coast. Milton brought heavy rain and intense lightning to Cancún and the surrounding area as it approached.

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Mexico: Intense Lightning From Category 5 Hurricane Milton Strikes Yucatán Peninsula 7

Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, October 7. The center of Milton is expected to move near the Yucatán Peninsula, toward the Gulf Coast. Milton brought heavy rain and intense lightning to Cancún and the surrounding area as it approached.

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Mexico: Intense Lightning From Category 5 Hurricane Milton Strikes Yucatán Peninsula 6

Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, October 7. The center of Milton is expected to move near the Yucatán Peninsula, toward the Gulf Coast. Milton brought heavy rain and intense lightning to Cancún and the surrounding area as it approached.

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Mexico: Intense Lightning From Category 5 Hurricane Milton Strikes Yucatán Peninsula 5

Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, October 7. The center of Milton is expected to move near the Yucatán Peninsula, toward the Gulf Coast. Milton brought heavy rain and intense lightning to Cancún and the surrounding area as it approached.

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Mexico: Intense Lightning From Category 5 Hurricane Milton Strikes Yucatán Peninsula 3

Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, October 7. The center of Milton is expected to move near the Yucatán Peninsula, toward the Gulf Coast. Milton brought heavy rain and intense lightning to Cancún and the surrounding area as it approached.

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Mexico: Intense Lightning From Category 5 Hurricane Milton Strikes Yucatán Peninsula 4

Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, October 7. The center of Milton is expected to move near the Yucatán Peninsula, toward the Gulf Coast. Milton brought heavy rain and intense lightning to Cancún and the surrounding area as it approached.

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Mexico: Intense Lightning From Category 5 Hurricane Milton Strikes Yucatán Peninsula 2

Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, October 7. The center of Milton is expected to move near the Yucatán Peninsula, toward the Gulf Coast. Milton brought heavy rain and intense lightning to Cancún and the surrounding area as it approached.

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Mexico: Intense Lightning From Category 5 Hurricane Milton Strikes Yucatán Peninsula

Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, October 7. The center of Milton is expected to move near the Yucatán Peninsula, toward the Gulf Coast. Milton brought heavy rain and intense lightning to Cancún and the surrounding area as it approached.

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France: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Cannes, Bringing Heavy Rains And Hail 2

A severe thunderstorm hit Cannes on Monday, September 23, bringing heavy rain and hail and causing flooding and road closures. A yellow alert was issued for the Alpes-Maritimes and Var departments.

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France: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Cannes, Bringing Heavy Rains And Hail 3

A severe thunderstorm hit Cannes on Monday, September 23, bringing heavy rain and hail and causing flooding and road closures. A yellow alert was issued for the Alpes-Maritimes and Var departments.

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Spain: Torrential Downpour Triggers Flash Flooding In Platja D’Aro, Catalonia

Heavy rain hit the coastal area of northeastern Catalonia on Monday, September 23, causing flash flooding and several road closures in Platja d'Aro.

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Spain: Torrential Downpour Triggers Flash Flooding In Platja D’Aro, Catalonia 2

Heavy rain hit the coastal area of northeastern Catalonia on Monday, September 23, causing flash flooding and several road closures in Platja d'Aro.

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China: Vehicle Encounters Severe Sandstorm On Highway In Guazhou, Gansu

On September 21, 2024, in Guazhou, Gansu Province, northwestern China, a video captured a vehicle encountering a severe sandstorm on a fast-moving highway. The sky was filled with thick, swirling yellow dust, making visibility extremely poor as waves of sand swept across the road. As the vehicle pushed through the storm, the view became entirely engulfed in yellow, obscuring everything in sight. The filmer later reflected on the experience, expressing relief at having made it through safely, saying, "Looking back at this video, it felt incredibly dangerous."

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US: Severe Storms Strike Indiana, At Least Two Tornadoes Confirmed

Severe storms hit Indiana on Sunday evening, September 22, with at least two confirmed tornadoes. One touched down near Yorktown, while another occurred in Portland. There were no injuries, but damage, including a ripped-off roof, was reported.

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UK: Heavy Rain Causes Flooding Across Hertfordshire, Amber Warning Issued

Heavy rainfall hit Hertfordshire on Sunday, September 22, with flooding reported across the region. The Met Office has issued an amber rain warning for western and northern Hertfordshire until 9 PM, along with a yellow warning for the rest of the county.

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France: Torrential Rain Triggers Severe Flooding In Cannes Amid Intense Storm

Torrential rain hit Cannes, causing flooding and road closures on Monday, September 23. Météo France placed the Alpes-Maritimes and Var departments under a yellow alert for storms and flooding.

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France: Torrential Rain Triggers Severe Flooding In Cannes Amid Intense Storm 2

Torrential rain hit Cannes, causing flooding and road closures on Monday, September 23. Météo France placed the Alpes-Maritimes and Var departments under a yellow alert for storms and flooding.

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France: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Cannes, Bringing Heavy Rains And Hail

A severe thunderstorm hit Cannes on Monday, September 23, bringing heavy rain and hail and causing flooding and road closures. A yellow alert was issued for the Alpes-Maritimes and Var departments.

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Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 8

A localized thunderstorm swept through the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, there were reports of damage from strong winds and hail. Flash flooding was also triggered by the storm.

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Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw 5

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.

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Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw 4

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.

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Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw 6

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.

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Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw 7

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.

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Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw 3

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.

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Colombia: Heavy Rains And Strong Winds Hit Barranquilla, Wreaking Havoc 3

A storm with heavy rain and strong winds struck the Colombian city of Barranquilla on Monday, September 16, causing fallen trees, power outages and damage to homes and commercial buildings.

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Poland: Residents Of Wrocław Stack Sandbags To Prepare For Flooding 2

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rives still threatens southern region of Poland. 7 deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. Residents and volunteers in Wroclaw laid sandbags to protect homes from rising rivers.

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Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.

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Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw 2

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.

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Poland: Residents Of Wrocław Form Lines To Build Sandbag Wall

Storm Boris pummeled Central and Eastern Europe, causing massive flooding. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared a state of natural disaster in flooded areas. Tens of thousands of people were called for evacuation in the southwestern region, including Nysa. This video shows residents of Wrocław forming lines to build a sandbag wall.

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US: Wild Turkeys Take Shelter Under Trees As Thunderstorm Hits Fort Collins, Colorado

Storms brought damaging winds to northern parts of Colorado including Denver on Tuesday, September 17, prompting a severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern counties. This video shows wild turkeys taking shelter from the storm under trees in Fort Collins.

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Colombia: Heavy Rains And Strong Winds Hit Barranquilla, Wreaking Havoc 2

A storm with heavy rain and strong winds struck the Colombian city of Barranquilla on Monday, September 16, causing fallen trees, power outages and damage to homes and commercial buildings.

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US: Potential Tropical Cyclone Brings High Surf And Ferocious Winds To North Carolina Coast

A Potential Tropical Cyclone struck North Carolina on Monday, September 16, bringing high surf and ferocious winds to Wrightsville Beach.

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