China: Man Jumps Into Muddy Pit to Rescue Trapped Bird

A man in Guangdong, China, rushed to the aid of a small bird that had fallen into a deep, muddy water pit on December 1, 2025. The footage shows the man jumping into the pit and using both hands to safely lift the bird and bring it back onto ground.

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.

China: Nujiang River Rages in Yunnan, Torrents Sweep Through Area

This is the dangerous moment that the Nujiang River turned into a raging torrent, triggering a powerful flash flood after days of relentless rainfall. On May 31, 2025, in Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, the video showed the Nujiang River surging with muddy, turbulent water. Fueled by continuous heavy rain and intensified by orographic lift, the river’s water level rose sharply, unleashing a devastating mountain flood. Water tore through the region with alarming force, visibly inundating the riverbanks and sweeping away debris in its path. According to preliminary data, rainfall across the Nujiang River basin exceeded historical averages by more than four times. Along the Dulong River in particular, rainfall over a three-day span surpassed 300 millimeters, with some areas experiencing over 100 millimeters of downpour in just a short period. The severe flooding damaged roads, farmland, and communication infrastructure, effectively cutting off transportation to several villages. The video ended with torrents of floodwater continuing to rush downstream, leaving behind a landscape of destruction.

US: Roads Covered With Mud And Water After Heavy Rain In SoCal Burn Scar Area 2

A strong storm moved into Southern California on Thursday, February 13, bringing heavy rain, and a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Evacuation orders were issued for several canyon areas near the Airport Fire burn scar in Orange County due to the risk of debris flows. This video shows muddy water gushing out and flash flooding occurring in Sierra Madre, Los Angeles.

Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

People remove muddy water in Asheville, North Carolina, on Oct. 1, 2024, after Hurricane Helene caused river flooding and destruction.

Aftermath of heavy rain in Ishikawa Pref.

Aftermath of heavy rain in Ishikawa Pref.

Muddy water covers a farm field on Sept. 23, 2024, in Wajima, an Ishikawa Prefecture city hit by a strong earthquake on New Year's Day, after part of the central Japan city was inundated following heavy rain over the weekend.

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.

Japan: 6 Dead, Several Missing After Catastrophic Flooding Strikes Quake-Hit Area In Ishikawa 9

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.

Japan: 6 Dead, Several Missing After Catastrophic Flooding Strikes Quake-Hit Area In Ishikawa 10

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.

Heavy rain in Noto area

Heavy rain in Noto area

A man removes muddy water in front of his house on Sept. 22, 2024, in Suzu, an Ishikawa Prefecture city hit by a strong earthquake on Jan. 1, following heavy rain in central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

Japan: 1 Dead, Several Missing After Catastrophic Flooding Strikes Quake-Hit Area In Ishikawa 8

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 5

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 7

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 6

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 4

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 3

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.

Japan: 1 Dead, Several Missing After Catastrophic Flooding Strikes Quake-Hit Area In Ishikawa 2

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: Torrential Rains Cause Flooding, Prompt Highest Alert In Ishikawa Prefecture 12

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.

Japan: Torrential Rains Cause Flooding, Prompt Highest Alert In Ishikawa Prefecture 9

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.

Japan: Torrential Rains Cause Flooding, Prompt Highest Alert In Ishikawa Prefecture 11

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.

Japan: Torrential Rains Cause Flooding, Prompt Highest Alert In Ishikawa Prefecture 10

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.

Japan: Torrential Rains Cause Flooding, Prompt Highest Alert In Ishikawa Prefecture 8

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.

Japan: Torrential Rains Cause Flooding, Prompt Highest Alert In Ishikawa Prefecture 2

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 3

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 5

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 4

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.

Typhoon Shanshan – Rivers Swell In Kyushu Due To Heavy Rainfall 6

Typhoon Shanshan brought heavy rains and strong winds to southwestern Japan as it made landfall near Sendai, Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday morning, August 29. Rivers were swollen and muddy across Kyushu due to heavy rainfall. This video shows water flooding out of the river in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture.

China: Burning Debris Flow Down Flooded River In Liaoning

On July 28, 2024, in Fushun, Liaoning, a northeastern province of China, a rare and startling natural spectacle occurred—fire floating on water. As heavy rains caused river levels to rise, piles of straws that had accumulated along the riverbank were swept downstream. Remarkably, some of this debris had caught fire, and the flames continued to burn as the straws floated along the current. This unusual occurrence of fire traveling on the water's surface, without being extinguished, produced thick black smoke and presented a frightening scene. According to the filmer Ms. Lin, the straw may have been artificially ignited to prevent excessive debris from piling up in the river along with the current and causing serious consequences.

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.

Wild Animals Heat Down

Wild Animals Heat Down

QINGDAO, CHINA - JUNE 9, 2024 - Wild boar enjoy cool in muddy water at Qingdao Forest Wildlife World in Shandong province, China, June 9, 2024.

China: Man Catches Fish In Flooded River In Southern City Of Nanning

A resident was seen catching fish in floodwater in Xiangsi Town, Nanning, southern China after the city was battered by a rainstorm on May 19, 2024. Video shows a man holding a fishing net catching fish from the swift, muddy water. Despite the inconvenience to the local people caused by the heavy rain, the man managed to find some humor in the situation, and his actions brought joy to onlookers.

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

JINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 3, 2023 - The pattern of the bed of the Yellow River is washed by muddy flood water in Jinan, Shandong province, China, August 3, 2023. With the completion of pre-flood water and sediment transfer at Xiaolangdi Water Conservancy Project of the Yellow River, the water level of Jinan section of the Yellow River in Shandong Province has dropped significantly, and a large area of riverbed has been exposed.

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

JINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 3, 2023 - The pattern of the bed of the Yellow River is washed by muddy flood water in Jinan, Shandong province, China, August 3, 2023. With the completion of pre-flood water and sediment transfer at Xiaolangdi Water Conservancy Project of the Yellow River, the water level of Jinan section of the Yellow River in Shandong Province has dropped significantly, and a large area of riverbed has been exposed.

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

JINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 3, 2023 - The pattern of the bed of the Yellow River is washed by muddy flood water in Jinan, Shandong province, China, August 3, 2023. With the completion of pre-flood water and sediment transfer at Xiaolangdi Water Conservancy Project of the Yellow River, the water level of Jinan section of the Yellow River in Shandong Province has dropped significantly, and a large area of riverbed has been exposed.

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

JINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 3, 2023 - The pattern of the bed of the Yellow River is washed by muddy flood water in Jinan, Shandong province, China, August 3, 2023. With the completion of pre-flood water and sediment transfer at Xiaolangdi Water Conservancy Project of the Yellow River, the water level of Jinan section of the Yellow River in Shandong Province has dropped significantly, and a large area of riverbed has been exposed.

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

JINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 3, 2023 - The pattern of the bed of the Yellow River is washed by muddy flood water in Jinan, Shandong province, China, August 3, 2023. With the completion of pre-flood water and sediment transfer at Xiaolangdi Water Conservancy Project of the Yellow River, the water level of Jinan section of the Yellow River in Shandong Province has dropped significantly, and a large area of riverbed has been exposed.

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

JINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 3, 2023 - The pattern of the bed of the Yellow River is washed by muddy flood water in Jinan, Shandong province, China, August 3, 2023. With the completion of pre-flood water and sediment transfer at Xiaolangdi Water Conservancy Project of the Yellow River, the water level of Jinan section of the Yellow River in Shandong Province has dropped significantly, and a large area of riverbed has been exposed.

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

JINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 3, 2023 - The pattern of the bed of the Yellow River is washed by muddy flood water in Jinan, Shandong province, China, August 3, 2023. With the completion of pre-flood water and sediment transfer at Xiaolangdi Water Conservancy Project of the Yellow River, the water level of Jinan section of the Yellow River in Shandong Province has dropped significantly, and a large area of riverbed has been exposed.

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

JINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 3, 2023 - The pattern of the bed of the Yellow River is washed by muddy flood water in Jinan, Shandong province, China, August 3, 2023. With the completion of pre-flood water and sediment transfer at Xiaolangdi Water Conservancy Project of the Yellow River, the water level of Jinan section of the Yellow River in Shandong Province has dropped significantly, and a large area of riverbed has been exposed.

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

The Yellow River Bed Exposed Patterns

JINAN, CHINA - AUGUST 3, 2023 - The pattern of the bed of the Yellow River is washed by muddy flood water in Jinan, Shandong province, China, August 3, 2023. With the completion of pre-flood water and sediment transfer at Xiaolangdi Water Conservancy Project of the Yellow River, the water level of Jinan section of the Yellow River in Shandong Province has dropped significantly, and a large area of riverbed has been exposed.

Indonesia In Pictures

Indonesia In Pictures

Indigenous Mandailing women are seen taking advantage of the muddy water of the Muara Batang Gadis river after it was swept away by a flash flood which hit six villages in Muara Batang Gadis District, Mandailing Natal district, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on September 15 2009. Witnessed from Lubuk Kapundung village on September 30, 2009. A total of 15 people died while 30 others are still being searched for. The flash floods occurred allegedly due to timber looting in the Lubuk Raya Nature Reserve Forest Area. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iraq's fishery industry struggles to survive water scarcity, overfishing

STORY: Iraq's fishery struggles to survive water scarcity, overfishing DATELINE: May 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:34 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of fishery in Iraq 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAYD HASHIM AL-MUSAWI, Fisherman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HATEM FAISAL AL-JUBOURI, Agricultural engineer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): HAZIM DAHMOUSH, Head of the Fish Hatchery Department at the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): SAYD HAIDER, Owner of fishing supplies shop STORYLINE: Fish production is one of Iraq's vital economic sectors, but it has suffered many setbacks in recent years due to climate change, water scarcity, pollution, and overfishing. Hashim al-Musawi, a 76-year-old fisherman living on the western bank of the Tigris River in central Baghdad, feels heart-breaking when he sees that the river has become muddy and polluted. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAYD HASHIM AL-MUSAWI, Fisherman "I have been working for more than 50 years in this profession (fisherman) since I was a

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-WINTER STORMS-EMERGENCY

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-WINTER STORMS-EMERGENCY

(230303) -- CALIFORNIA, March 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 2, 2023 shows a muddy road caused by flood water in Southern California's San Bernardino County, the United States. California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a state of emergency in 13 counties of the most populous U.S. state due to severe winter storms. (Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-WINTER STORMS-EMERGENCY

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-WINTER STORMS-EMERGENCY

(230303) -- CALIFORNIA, March 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 2, 2023 shows a muddy road caused by flood water in Southern California's San Bernardino County, the United States. California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a state of emergency in 13 counties of the most populous U.S. state due to severe winter storms. (Xinhua)

Aftermath of mudslides in Hiroshima

Aftermath of mudslides in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Muddy water spouts from a manhole on a street where sandbags are piled along its sides in the city of Hiroshima on Aug. 24, 2014. The area was hit by massive mudslides following torrential rain on Aug. 20.

Torrential rains hit Japan

Torrential rains hit Japan

UJI, Japan - Photo shows a road covered with muddy water following heavy rains in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, on Aug. 14, 2012. Torrential rains struck a wide area from western to eastern Japan the same day, leaving a woman dead and two missing in Osaka and Kyoto prefectures, respectively, and causing disruption to transportation services.

Heavy rain wreaks havoc in western Japan

Heavy rain wreaks havoc in western Japan

YAMAGUCHI, Japan - Muddy water surges through Akiyoshido cave in the city of Mine, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on July 15, 2010, following torrential rain which mainly hit western Japan.

Downpour causes flood

Downpour causes flood

FUKUOKA, Japan - Muddy water flows like a waterfall on a mountain in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on July 14, 2010. Extensive areas of Japan have seen flooding and landslides after downpours.