China: Qipanshan Town Submerged as Powerful Flood Strikes Hebei

This is the dangerous moment that a once-in-a-century flood overwhelmed Qipanshan Town, as a torrent of water raced through the streets. On June 12, 2025, in Chengde, Hebei, the video showcased the staggering volume of floodwater rushed through the township during heavy rains. A torrent surging down a main thoroughfare, submerging roads and smashing against guardrails. The swift current carried away small objects, while the water level rose dangerously close to ground-floor windows and storefronts.

Hopes For Ceasefire Dim - Gaza

Hopes For Ceasefire Dim - Gaza

People transport through muddy streets in a temporary camp in the east of Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on November 30, 2024. Displacement has become part of the people's daily lives in the area as a result of Israeli airstrikes. As an uneasy truce between Israel and Hezbollah offers the Lebanese a desperately needed reprieve, Palestinians in Gaza feel abandoned, even as the US pushes for a renewed effort to end the fighting in the enclave. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hopes For Ceasefire Dim - Gaza

Hopes For Ceasefire Dim - Gaza

People transport through muddy streets in a temporary camp in the east of Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on November 30, 2024. Displacement has become part of the people's daily lives in the area as a result of Israeli airstrikes. As an uneasy truce between Israel and Hezbollah offers the Lebanese a desperately needed reprieve, Palestinians in Gaza feel abandoned, even as the US pushes for a renewed effort to end the fighting in the enclave. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain: Aftermath Of Devastating Floods In Valencia

More than 200 people have been confirmed dead after intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall, triggering flash flooding across the Valencia region. The floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged buildings and trees, and caused widespread power outages.

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More than 200 people have been confirmed dead after intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall, triggering flash flooding across the Valencia region. The floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged buildings and trees, and caused widespread power outages.

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More than 200 people have been confirmed dead after intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall, triggering flash flooding across the Valencia region. The floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged buildings and trees, and caused widespread power outages.

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More than 200 people were dead after intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall, triggering flash flooding across the Valencia region. The floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged buildings and trees, and caused widespread power outages.

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At least 155 people were killed after intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall, triggering flash flooding across the the Valencia region. The floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged building and trees, and caused widespread power outages.

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At least 155 people were killed after intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall, triggering flash flooding across the the Valencia region. The floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged building and trees, and caused widespread power outages.

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At least 155 people were killed after intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall, triggering flash flooding across the the Valencia region. The floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged building and trees, and caused widespread power outages.

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At least 155 people were killed after intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall, triggering flash flooding across the the Valencia region. The floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged building and trees, and caused widespread power outages.

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Intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall across parts of the province of Valencia on Tuesday, October 29. The inclement weather caused flash flooding, road closures, and school closures. According to reports, at least 95 died because of the flooding. According to the electric company Iberdrola, about 155,000 people were without electricity on Wednesday morning. The first video shows a muddy street and piled up cars and the second video shows cars and trees all tangled in mud.

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Intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall across parts of the province of Valencia on Tuesday, October 29. The inclement weather caused flash flooding, road closures, and school closures. CENEM confirmed at least 95 died because of the flooding. According to the electric company Iberdrola, about 155,000 people were without electricity on Wednesday morning. The video shows the swelled river, a muddy street and piled up cars in La Torre on Wednesday morning.

Spain: Deadly Flooding Leaves Trail Of Destruction On Streets Of Valencia

Intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall across parts of the province of Valencia on Tuesday, October 29. The inclement weather caused flash flooding, road closures, and school closures. CENEM confirmed at least 51 died because of the flooding. According to the electric company Iberdrola, about 155,000 people were without electricity on Wednesday morning. The video shows a muddy street and piled up cars in La Torre on Wednesday morning.

Japan: 6 Dead, Several Missing After Catastrophic Flooding Strikes Quake-Hit Area In Ishikawa 11

Heavy rainfall on Saturday, September 21, triggered flash flooding and mudslides in several areas on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was devastated by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake on New Year's Day. As of Monday morning, 6 people were dead and several were missing.

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Heavy rainfall on Saturday, September 21, triggered flash flooding and mudslides in several areas on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was devastated by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake on New Year's Day. As of Monday morning, 6 people were dead and several were missing.

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Heavy rainfall on Saturday, September 21, triggered flash flooding and mudslides in several areas on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was devastated by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake on New Year's Day. As of Monday morning, 6 people were dead and several were missing.

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Heavy rainfall on Saturday, September 21, triggered flash flooding and mudslides in several areas on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was devastated by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake on New Year's Day, leaving one person dead and multiple missing as of Sunday.

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Heavy rainfall on Saturday, September 21, triggered flash flooding and mudslides in several areas on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was devastated by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake on New Year's Day, leaving one person dead and multiple missing as of Sunday.

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Heavy rainfall on Saturday, September 21, triggered flash flooding and mudslides in several areas on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was devastated by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake on New Year's Day, leaving one person dead and multiple missing as of Sunday.

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Heavy rainfall on Saturday, September 21, triggered flash flooding and mudslides in several areas on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was devastated by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake on New Year's Day, leaving one person dead and multiple missing as of Sunday.

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Heavy rainfall on Saturday, September 21, triggered flash flooding and mudslides in several areas on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was devastated by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake on New Year's Day, leaving one person dead and multiple missing as of Sunday.

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Heavy rainfall on Saturday, September 21, triggered flash flooding and mudslides in several areas on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was devastated by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake on New Year's Day, leaving one person dead and multiple missing as of Sunday.

Japan: 1 Dead, Several Missing After Catastrophic Flooding Strikes Quake-Hit Area In Ishikawa

Heavy rainfall on Saturday, September 21, triggered flash flooding and mudslides in several areas on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was devastated by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake on New Year's Day, leaving one person dead and multiple missing as of Sunday.

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Heavy rainfall on Saturday, September 21, triggered flash flooding and mudslides in several areas on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, which was devastated by a magnitude 7.6 earthquake on New Year's Day, leaving one person dead and multiple missing as of Sunday.

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Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in several municipalities on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday, September 21, leaving one person dead and 10 missing as of Sunday. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency rain warning, the highest level of alert, for the cities of Wajima and Suzu, as well as the town of Noto.

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Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in several municipalities on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday, September 21, leaving one person dead and 10 missing as of Sunday. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency rain warning, the highest level of alert, for the cities of Wajima and Suzu, as well as the town of Noto.

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Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in several municipalities on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday, September 21, leaving one person dead and 10 missing as of Sunday. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency rain warning, the highest level of alert, for the cities of Wajima and Suzu, as well as the town of Noto.

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Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in several municipalities on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday, September 21, leaving one person dead and 10 missing as of Sunday. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency rain warning, the highest level of alert, for the cities of Wajima and Suzu, as well as the town of Noto.

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Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in multiple municipalities on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday, September 21. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency rain warning, the highest level of alert, for the cities of Wajima and Suzu, and the town of Noto.

Japan: Torrential Rains Cause Flooding, Prompt Highest Alert In Ishikawa Prefecture

Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in multiple municipalities on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday, September 21. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency rain warning, the highest level of alert, for the cities of Wajima and Suzu, and the town of Noto.

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Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in multiple municipalities on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday, September 21. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency rain warning, the highest level of alert, for the cities of Wajima and Suzu, and the town of Noto.

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Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in multiple municipalities on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday, September 21. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency rain warning, the highest level of alert, for the cities of Wajima and Suzu, and the town of Noto.

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Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in multiple municipalities on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday, September 21. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency rain warning, the highest level of alert, for the cities of Wajima and Suzu, and the town of Noto.

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Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in multiple municipalities on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday, September 21. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency rain warning, the highest level of alert, for the cities of Wajima and Suzu, and the town of Noto.

China: Wedding Procession Perseveres Through Heavy Rain In Linyi, Shandong

On July 7, 2024, a couple in Linyi, Shandong faced extraordinary weather on their wedding day, with streets submerged shortly after a torrential rain. Unwavering in spirit, the bride and groom sat atop a flower-decked sedan chair, carried by staff trudging through the muddy waters. The procession, clad in traditional Chinese attire and bearing unique banners and flags, showcased an undiminished enthusiasm despite the pelting rain. According to the filmmaker, Mr. Liu, who is part of the bride-welcoming team, people walked for about 20 minutes in the torrential downpour, with the deepest part of the water being about 40cm. The bride was sitting in a sedan chair, while the groom was walking with an umbrella along with the staff. Mr. Liu added that the rain on the wedding day meant smooth sailing for the couple in the future, bringing a touch of good luck to the unexpected.

China: Smart Toad Sets Sail On Makeshift Raft During Torrential Rain In Guangxi

On June 19, 2024, Guilin, Guangxi, experienced severe torrential rain, leading to deep, muddy waters flooding the streets and houses of the residents. Amidst this deluge, an unusual sight emerged: a toad was spotted surfing on a small wooden plank and using it as a raft to navigate the flooded waters. This resourceful amphibian, appearing quite discerning in its mode of transport, calmly floated away from the inundated area.

Torrents of muddy water flood roads in Lebanon's coastal cities of Jounieh, Jbeil

STORY: Torrents of muddy water flood roads in Lebanon's coastal cities of Jounieh, Jbeil DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of cars trapped in the floods on Jounieh Highway 2. various of roads and traffic in Lebanon 3. Prime Minister Najib Mikati 4. various of meetings STORYLINE: Several streets in Lebanon's coastal cities of Jounieh and Jbeil were flooded on Tuesday by torrents of muddy water as municipalities are unable to secure proper maintenance for public roads. The Traffic Monitoring Center tweeted that rainwater accumulated on Jounieh highway causing heavy traffic jams. Online videos circulated showing some cars being swept away by the torrents with motorists trying to get out of their vehicles. Juan Hobeiche, president of the Jounieh municipal council and president of the Federation of Municipalities of Kesrouan, told the local media that the main cause of the floods observed in Jounieh is due to an unusual amount of rainfall ove

A row of Japanese cedar trees along the Nikko Road

A row of Japanese cedar trees along the Nikko Road

The Nikko Highway is lined with cedar trees. Nikko was known for heavy rainfall, and its streets tended to get muddy, creating problems for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The photograph captures rickshaws, vendors, travelers, people with umbrellas, and an electric pole behind them.==Date:1904, Place:Nikko, Photo:Underwood, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number97‐57‐0]