Japan: Localized Downpour Triggers Flooding in Tokyo, Saitama

Heavy rain triggered by localized storm clouds hit Tokyo and southern Saitama Prefecture on Saturday, August 22, causing flooding on roads across the region. The video shows a swollen river seen from the platform at Oji Station in Kita, Tokyo.

Monsoons Flood in India

Monsoons Flood in India

Pedestrians and vehicles navigate waterlogged streets during a heavy monsoon downpour 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

Monsoons Flood in India

Monsoons Flood in India

Men push a cart through floodwaters during a monsoon downpour 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

Monsoons Flood in India

Monsoons Flood in India

Pedestrians and vehicles navigate waterlogged streets during a heavy monsoon downpour 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

Monsoons Flood in India

Monsoons Flood in India

Pedestrians navigate waterlogged streets during a heavy monsoon downpour 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