Spain: Heavy Rainfall Floods Streets and Disrupts Metro Services in Granada

Heavy rainfall hit Granada, Spain on Saturday, April 11, causing around 30 flood-related incidents across the city and surrounding areas. Metro services were partially suspended, several streets were flooded, and a roundabout near the ring road was inundated, causing traffic disruption. Yellow weather alerts for rain, hail, and strong winds remain in place for three districts in Granada province through Sunday.

Philippines: Commuters Stranded as Jeepney Drivers Take Day Off for Government Cash Handout

Commuters in Quezon City faced severe transportation disruptions on the morning of March 25, 2026, after large numbers of jeepney drivers took the day off to collect government cash aid amid the rising cost of fuel caused by the conflict in the Middle East. With far fewer jeepneys on the road, bus stops were overwhelmed with passengers — some estimating crowds up to ten times the usual size. This footage shows many commuters forced to walk two or three stops ahead of their regular stop in an attempt to board buses before they filled up.

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Metro station and bus stop. Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Metro station and bus stop. Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Metro station and bus stop. Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Metro station and bus stop. Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Metro station and bus stop. Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Paris Under The Snow - Paris

Intense snowfall and ice cause significant disruption on the roads in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Paris, France, January 05, 2026. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Executives of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition apologize during a press conference in Osaka on Aug. 14, 2025. Some visitors were left stranded at the expo site throughout the previous night due to a service disruption on Osaka Metro's Chuo Line, which offers sole access to the venue.

Osaka expo after subway disruption

Osaka expo after subway disruption

Visitors board a shuttle bus near the site of the World Exposition in Osaka in the small hours of Aug. 14, 2025, after services were suspended the previous night on the Osaka Metro's Chuo Line, which offers sole direct train access from the city center to the expo site on Yumeshima, an artificial island.

Osaka expo after subway disruption

Osaka expo after subway disruption

Motoharu Hori (R), head of operations at Osaka Metro, bows in apology during a press conference in Osaka on Aug. 14, 2025. The metro's Chuo Line, which offers sole access to the site of the World Exposition in Osaka and the city center, suspended its service the previous night due to a power failure, leaving some visitors stranded at the expo site all night.

Osaka expo after subway disruption

Osaka expo after subway disruption

Visitors leave the site of the World Exposition in Osaka in the early morning of Aug. 14, 2025, after the Osaka Metro's Chuo Line, which offers sole direct train access from the expo site on Yumeshima, an artificial island, to the city center, resumed services following a power outage that began at 9:30 p.m. the previous day.

Osaka expo after subway disruption

Osaka expo after subway disruption

Visitors wait in line to enter a pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka, in the small hours of Aug. 14, 2025, as it was opened for people to shelter in after services were suspended on the Osaka Metro's Chuo Line, which offers sole direct train access from the expo site on Yumeshima, an artificial island, to the city center.

Osaka expo after subway disruption

Osaka expo after subway disruption

Visitors wait in line for a shuttle bus near an entrance gate of the World Exposition in Osaka on the night of Aug. 13, 2025, after services were suspended on the Osaka Metro's Chuo Line, which offers sole direct train access from the city center to the expo site on Yumeshima, an artificial island.

Osaka expo after subway disruption

Osaka expo after subway disruption

Visitors wait in line for taxis in front of the entrance gate of the World Exposition in Osaka on the night of Aug. 13, 2025, after services were suspended on the Osaka Metro's Chuo Line, which offers sole direct train access from the city center to the expo site on Yumeshima, an artificial island.

Mexico: Heavy Downpour Floods Streets in Guadalajara Metro Area 2

A downpour hit the Guadalajara metropolitan area, Jalisco on Tuesday afternoon, June 24. Several streets and main avenues of the city were severely flooded.

Mexico: Torrential Rains Cause Severe Flooding in CDMX, Trigger Traffic and Transit Chaos

Torrential rains caused widespread chaos in Mexico City on Monday, June 2, resulting in traffic gridlock, downed trees, and the suspension of Metro Line A service. The Mexico City government reported flooding in 53 areas, primarily in Iztapalapa, Xochimilco, Tlalpan, and Tláhuac, following the intense rains recorded.

Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

A metro station is closed due to power outage in Madrid, Spain, April 28, 2025. A massive blackout swept across Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving large parts of both countries without electricity and causing widespread disruption. Spain's electricity grid operator, Red Electrica, confirmed widespread power outages across the country. The company said it was working to restore electricity supplies and to analyze the causes of the blackout. "All resources are being dedicated to solving it," Red Electrica said in a post on X. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

People wait outside a metro station during power outage in Madrid, Spain, April 28, 2025. A massive blackout swept across Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving large parts of both countries without electricity and causing widespread disruption. Spain's electricity grid operator, Red Electrica, confirmed widespread power outages across the country. The company said it was working to restore electricity supplies and to analyze the causes of the blackout. "All resources are being dedicated to solving it," Red Electrica said in a post on X. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: New Mexico Dust Storms Force Highway Closures, Low Visibility 5

Dust storms hit New Mexico on Tuesday, March 18, forcing the closure of interstates and highways across the state and causing low visibility. A dust storm warning was issued in places like the Albuquerque metro area and Roswell.

US: New Mexico Dust Storms Force Highway Closures, Low Visibility 4

Dust storms hit New Mexico on Tuesday, March 18, forcing the closure of interstates and highways across the state and causing low visibility. A dust storm warning was issued in places like the Albuquerque metro area and Roswell.

US: New Mexico Dust Storms Force Highway Closures, Low Visibility 3

Dust storms hit New Mexico on Tuesday, March 18, forcing the closure of interstates and highways across the state and causing low visibility. A dust storm warning was issued in places like the Albuquerque metro area and Roswell.

US: New Mexico Dust Storms Force Highway Closures, Low Visibility 2

Dust storms hit New Mexico on Tuesday, March 18, forcing the closure of interstates and highways across the state and causing low visibility. A dust storm warning was issued in places like the Albuquerque metro area and Roswell.

US: New Mexico Dust Storms Force Highway Closures, Low Visibility

Dust storms hit New Mexico on Tuesday, March 18, forcing the closure of interstates and highways across the state and causing low visibility. A dust storm warning was issued in places like the Albuquerque metro area and Roswell.

Brazil: Major Floods In São Paulo Cause Overcrowded Stations And Significant Disruptions

A severe storm hit São Paulo on Friday, January 24, causing major flooding, widespread power outages, and damage to multiple structures across the city. The floods halted subway services, leaving passengers stranded and overcrowding stations, causing significant disruption.

Brazil: Major Floods In São Paulo Cause Overcrowded Stations And Significant Disruptions 2

A severe storm hit São Paulo on Friday, January 24, causing major flooding, widespread power outages, and damage to multiple structures across the city. The floods halted subway services, leaving passengers stranded and overcrowding stations, causing significant disruption.

Brazil: Major Floods In São Paulo Cause Overcrowded Stations And Significant Disruptions 3

A severe storm hit São Paulo on Friday, January 24, causing major flooding, widespread power outages, and damage to multiple structures across the city. The floods halted subway services, leaving passengers stranded and overcrowding stations, causing significant disruption.

Brazil: Major Floods In São Paulo Cause Overcrowded Stations And Significant Disruptions 4

A severe storm hit São Paulo on Friday, January 24, causing major flooding, widespread power outages, and damage to multiple structures across the city. The floods halted subway services, leaving passengers stranded and overcrowding stations, causing significant disruption.

Brazil: Major Floods In São Paulo Cause Overcrowded Stations And Significant Disruptions 5

A severe storm hit São Paulo on Friday, January 24, causing major flooding, widespread power outages, and damage to multiple structures across the city. The floods halted subway services, leaving passengers stranded and overcrowding stations, causing significant disruption.

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

The transformation of Piazza Pia near Saint Peter’s basilica at the Vatican is underway on July 2024 in Rome, Italy. It is one of the most significant project, and one that has caused the greatest traffic disruption to date, is a new Vatican-area piazza and pedestrian zone connecting Castel St. Angelo with the Via della Conciliazione boulevard that leads to St. Peter's Square. - Pre-Jubilee public works projects have overwhelmed Rome, with flood-lit construction sites operating around the clock, entire swaths of central boulevards rerouted and traffic snarling the city's already clogged streets. The frenzy of work has snarled traffic, to the fury of residents, and left some visitors this summer feeling short-changed as they weave their way through myriad building sites. In addition to the Jubilee construction, there's a longer-term, separate project to extend Rome's Metro C subway line into Rome's historic center, which has encountered years of delays thanks to archaeological excavations of ancient Roman ruin

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

The transformation of Piazza Pia near Saint Peter’s basilica at the Vatican is underway on July 2024 in Rome, Italy. It is one of the most significant project, and one that has caused the greatest traffic disruption to date, is a new Vatican-area piazza and pedestrian zone connecting Castel St. Angelo with the Via della Conciliazione boulevard that leads to St. Peter's Square. - Pre-Jubilee public works projects have overwhelmed Rome, with flood-lit construction sites operating around the clock, entire swaths of central boulevards rerouted and traffic snarling the city's already clogged streets. The frenzy of work has snarled traffic, to the fury of residents, and left some visitors this summer feeling short-changed as they weave their way through myriad building sites. In addition to the Jubilee construction, there's a longer-term, separate project to extend Rome's Metro C subway line into Rome's historic center, which has encountered years of delays thanks to archaeological excavations of ancient Roman ruin

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

The transformation of Piazza Pia near Saint Peter’s basilica at the Vatican is underway on July 2024 in Rome, Italy. It is one of the most significant project, and one that has caused the greatest traffic disruption to date, is a new Vatican-area piazza and pedestrian zone connecting Castel St. Angelo with the Via della Conciliazione boulevard that leads to St. Peter's Square. - Pre-Jubilee public works projects have overwhelmed Rome, with flood-lit construction sites operating around the clock, entire swaths of central boulevards rerouted and traffic snarling the city's already clogged streets. The frenzy of work has snarled traffic, to the fury of residents, and left some visitors this summer feeling short-changed as they weave their way through myriad building sites. In addition to the Jubilee construction, there's a longer-term, separate project to extend Rome's Metro C subway line into Rome's historic center, which has encountered years of delays thanks to archaeological excavations of ancient Roman ruin

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

The transformation of Piazza Pia near the Vatican is underway on July 2024 in Rome, Italy. It is one of the most significant project, and one that has caused the greatest traffic disruption to date, is a new Vatican-area piazza and pedestrian zone connecting Castel St. Angelo with the Via della Conciliazione boulevard that leads to St. Peter's Square. - Pre-Jubilee public works projects have overwhelmed Rome, with flood-lit construction sites operating around the clock, entire swaths of central boulevards rerouted and traffic snarling the city's already clogged streets. The frenzy of work has snarled traffic, to the fury of residents, and left some visitors this summer feeling short-changed as they weave their way through myriad building sites. In addition to the Jubilee construction, there's a longer-term, separate project to extend Rome's Metro C subway line into Rome's historic center, which has encountered years of delays thanks to archaeological excavations of ancient Roman ruins that must be completed f

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

The transformation of Piazza Pia near the Vatican is underway on July 2024 in Rome, Italy. It is one of the most significant project, and one that has caused the greatest traffic disruption to date, is a new Vatican-area piazza and pedestrian zone connecting Castel St. Angelo with the Via della Conciliazione boulevard that leads to St. Peter's Square. - Pre-Jubilee public works projects have overwhelmed Rome, with flood-lit construction sites operating around the clock, entire swaths of central boulevards rerouted and traffic snarling the city's already clogged streets. The frenzy of work has snarled traffic, to the fury of residents, and left some visitors this summer feeling short-changed as they weave their way through myriad building sites. In addition to the Jubilee construction, there's a longer-term, separate project to extend Rome's Metro C subway line into Rome's historic center, which has encountered years of delays thanks to archaeological excavations of ancient Roman ruins that must be completed f

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

The transformation of Piazza Pia near Saint Peter’s basilica at the Vatican is underway on July 2024 in Rome, Italy. It is one of the most significant project, and one that has caused the greatest traffic disruption to date, is a new Vatican-area piazza and pedestrian zone connecting Castel St. Angelo with the Via della Conciliazione boulevard that leads to St. Peter's Square. - Pre-Jubilee public works projects have overwhelmed Rome, with flood-lit construction sites operating around the clock, entire swaths of central boulevards rerouted and traffic snarling the city's already clogged streets. The frenzy of work has snarled traffic, to the fury of residents, and left some visitors this summer feeling short-changed as they weave their way through myriad building sites. In addition to the Jubilee construction, there's a longer-term, separate project to extend Rome's Metro C subway line into Rome's historic center, which has encountered years of delays thanks to archaeological excavations of ancient Roman ruin

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

The transformation of Piazza Pia near Saint Peter’s basilica at the Vatican is underway on July 2024 in Rome, Italy. It is one of the most significant project, and one that has caused the greatest traffic disruption to date, is a new Vatican-area piazza and pedestrian zone connecting Castel St. Angelo with the Via della Conciliazione boulevard that leads to St. Peter's Square. - Pre-Jubilee public works projects have overwhelmed Rome, with flood-lit construction sites operating around the clock, entire swaths of central boulevards rerouted and traffic snarling the city's already clogged streets. The frenzy of work has snarled traffic, to the fury of residents, and left some visitors this summer feeling short-changed as they weave their way through myriad building sites. In addition to the Jubilee construction, there's a longer-term, separate project to extend Rome's Metro C subway line into Rome's historic center, which has encountered years of delays thanks to archaeological excavations of ancient Roman ruin

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

Rome Overwhelmed By Public Works Projects For Jubilee 2025

The transformation of Piazza Pia near Saint Peter’s basilica at the Vatican is underway on July 2024 in Rome, Italy. It is one of the most significant project, and one that has caused the greatest traffic disruption to date, is a new Vatican-area piazza and pedestrian zone connecting Castel St. Angelo with the Via della Conciliazione boulevard that leads to St. Peter's Square. - Pre-Jubilee public works projects have overwhelmed Rome, with flood-lit construction sites operating around the clock, entire swaths of central boulevards rerouted and traffic snarling the city's already clogged streets. The frenzy of work has snarled traffic, to the fury of residents, and left some visitors this summer feeling short-changed as they weave their way through myriad building sites. In addition to the Jubilee construction, there's a longer-term, separate project to extend Rome's Metro C subway line into Rome's historic center, which has encountered years of delays thanks to archaeological excavations of ancient Roman ruin

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver 5

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20, sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire. This video was taken by a dashboard camera while crossing the bridge.

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver 6

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20, sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire.

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver 2

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20 sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire.

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20 sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire.

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver 4

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20 sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire.

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver 3

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20 sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire.

Ecuador: Nationwide Power Outage Hits After Power Line Failure

A power outage struck Ecuador on Wednesday afternoon, June 19 leaving the population of 18 million in the dark for several hours. The nationwide blackout affected the subway system in the capital Quito as well as traffic lights and other road signals. Public Works Minister Roberto Luque said on X that it was caused by a power transmission line failure.

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Crowded platforms on metro line 3 due to a disruption, in Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Crowded platforms on metro line 3 due to a disruption, in Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

Public Transport In Paris

Public Transport In Paris

Crowded platforms on metro line 3 due to a disruption, in Paris, France on November 30, 2023. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM