RECAP: Storm Chandra Brings Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to UK and Ireland

Storm Chandra brought unsettled weather to parts of the UK and Ireland on Tuesday, January 27, delivering heavy rain, strong winds, and colder conditions. The system caused localized flooding, travel disruption, and weather warnings in several regions as it moved across the British Isles.

UK: Storm Chandra Pounds Cornwall With Fierce Winds and Coastal Waves

Storm Chandra is sweeping across the UK with strong winds and heavy rain, causing flooding, travel disruptions, and dangerous coastal conditions. In Cornwall, massive waves have been crashing onto the shore, while inland areas in south-west England face road closures, rail disruptions, and localized flooding. Emergency services are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid travel where possible.

Spain: Hail and Heavy Rain Hit Malaga’s Axarquía Region on Christmas Eve

On December 24 (Christmas Eve), a storm bringing heavy rain and hail struck the Axarquía region of Málaga province in southern Spain. In several coastal and inland towns, the ground and even the beaches were covered in white, and a waterspout was also sighted offshore near Chilches. Authorities issued an amber warning for heavy rain and activated an emergency flood prevention plan. Traffic was disrupted on the A-7 motorway due to poor visibility and slippery road conditions, with some sections closed. Reports included localized flooding of homes and roads, as well as minor collisions, but no major damage has been confirmed so far.

US: Storm Triggers Localized Flooding in Southern Nevada

Heavy rain on Saturday, November 15 brought rising flood risks in Southern Nevada, with hazardous driving conditions and localized flooding across the Las Vegas Valley.

US: Storm Triggers Localized Flooding in Southern Nevada 2

Heavy rain on Saturday, November 15 brought rising flood risks in Southern Nevada, with hazardous driving conditions and localized flooding across the Las Vegas Valley.

Spain: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding in Extremadura

Heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds caused significant disruption in Spain’s Extremadura region on Wednesday, November 5. The city of Cáceres was particularly hard hit, receiving 18 liters of rain in just half an hour, which led to localized flooding, fallen branches, and damage to cars and businesses. Due to an orange alert for rain issued by AEMET, all afternoon academic activities at the University of Extremadura were suspended.

Monsoons Flood in India

Monsoons Flood in India

Motorcyclists ride through a flooded street during heavy rain 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

Japan: Evening Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Lightning and Hail to Kanto Region

On August 27, the Kanto region experienced another day of clear skies and rising temperatures, with central Tokyo marking its 10th consecutive extreme heat day, setting a new record for consecutive days of severe heat. In the evening, due to moist air and other factors, localized rain clouds developed, bringing lightning, hail, and sudden heavy downpours. A tornado advisory was issued for Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture.

China: Sharp Rain Boundary Leaves Half Street Soaked in Hunan

This is the surreal moment that a street in Hunan, China appeared to be divided by a line of rain, one half soaking wet, the other completely dry on July 13. The video highlighted the clearly visible boundary between the wet and dry halves of the street, astonishing passersby with the extreme contrast.

China: Torrential Rainstorm Sweeps Through Jining, Shandong

A localized torrential rainstorm lashed Jining, Shandong, on July 1. This time-lapse video shows menacing black clouds looming over the city as heavy rain pounds various areas.

China: Localized Storm Splits Street in Half With Rain on One Side, Dry on the Other

This is the striking moment that a sudden localized storm turned one street into two distinct weathers, one side was drenched by heavy rain, while the other side remained completely dry. On June 12, 2025, in Shanxi, Taiyuan, the video captured one half of a street was swept by torrential rain, while the opposite side stayed untouched. The pedestrians and quick-moving cars seeking shelter on the rainy side, umbrellas opened hastily. The juxtaposition was startling, raindrops visibly stopped at an invisible boundary, creating two contrasting microclimates within mere meters of each other. The video ended with the camera panning across the street, capturing the stark contrast one last time before the rain slowly faded away.

China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 3

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. This video shows the heavy rain and fierce winds battering Machida City, Tokyo.

Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 2

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. This video shows the heavy rain and fierce winds battering Sagamihara City, south of Tokyo.

China: Ultra-Localized Rain Amazes Onlookers In Mianyang, Sichuan

Ultra-localized rain was observed in a housing estate in Mianyang, Sichuan on July 7, 2024. The rain only fell on a small portion of a street while the surrounding area remained dry. Ms. Yang was walking on the road when she unexpectedly encountered the rain. At first, she thought that nearby residents were pouring water from a building above. However, she soon realized that the rain was actually a localized phenomenon after she looked up, as she wasn't close to any buildings.

China: Ultra-Localized Rain Phenomenon Captured In Leshan, Sichuan

A ultra-localized rain phenomenon was captured in Leshan, Sichuan on May 25. The video shows that only parts of the road experienced heavy rain while no raindrop at all on the other side.

China: Spectacular Virga Clouds Captured Over Jinan City Amid Sudden Hailstorm

On the evening of May 18, 2024, residents in Jinan, Shandong, China, captured moments of localized rain clouds, which appeared like a delicate veil connecting the sky and the earth, as the sudden hail hit the city. The video shows the raindrops showering from the dense clouds accompanied by terrifying lightning. Zheng Lina, the chief forecaster at the Jinan Meteorological Observatory, explained in a local interview that this meteorological marvel is called a "virga", which occurs when raindrops evaporate continuously as they fall, creating streak-like suspensions. The virga is often observed during high temperatures in summer, which leads to localized convective weather conditions.