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RECAP: SoCal Hit by Christmas Eve Storm, Flash Flooding and Evacuations Reported

A powerful Christmas Eve storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, triggering widespread flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslide risks. Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued in several areas, including Wrightwood, where Highway 2 was washed out and fire crews assisted affected homes. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and residents were urged to avoid travel.

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko and Prince Hisahito

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko and her son Prince Hisahito hear about the situation at the time of a 2013 deadly mudslide disaster on Izu Oshima Island, south of Tokyo, during their visit to a memorial for its victims on Nov. 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko and Prince Hisahito

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko and her son Prince Hisahito hear about the situation at the time of a 2013 deadly mudslide disaster on Izu Oshima Island, south of Tokyo, during their visit to a memorial for its victims on Nov. 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko and Prince Hisahito

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (C) and her son Prince Hisahito hear about the situation at the time of a 2013 deadly mudslide disaster on Izu Oshima Island, south of Tokyo, during their visit to a memorial for its victims on Nov. 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko and Prince Hisahito

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko and her son Prince Hisahito offer flowers at a memorial for victims of a 2013 deadly mudslide disaster on Izu Oshima Island, south of Tokyo, on Nov. 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko and Prince Hisahito

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko and her son Prince Hisahito offer flowers at a memorial for victims of a 2013 deadly mudslide disaster on Izu Oshima Island, south of Tokyo, on Nov. 22, 2025. (Pool photo)

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US: Flooding Reported at Disneyland Attraction Amid October Storm in Southern California

Flooding was reported at Autopia ride in the Anaheim Disneyland Resort as a powerful and rare October storm swept through Southern California on Tuesday, October 14. It tiggered multiple tornado watches and flash flood warnings for Los Angeles and Orange counties, including Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood.

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US: Mudslide Prompts Road Closures in Southern California’s Oak Glen Area

A major mudslide swept through the Oak Glen area in San Bernardino County, southern California, on Thursday, September 18, prompting several road closures. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warning for parts of the area. No injuries were reported.

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China: Massive Landslide Buries G215 Highway in Yunnan, Leaving Road Impassable

On September 2, 2025, in Yunnan, China, a large section of the G215 National Highway between Shangri-La and Daocheng Yading collapsed. The landslide with the large amount of soil and rocks, which created massive clouds of dust, has left vehicles stranded and the road completely impassable, burying the highway in seconds.

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Japan: Man Pushes Car Stranded in Floodwater in Kumamoto

Bands of heavy rain lashed Kumamoto in southwestern Japan from Sunday night, August 10, into Monday, August 11, triggering flash flooding across the prefecture. This video shows a man pushing a vehicle stranded in floodwater near downtown Kumamoto during the downpour.

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Japan: Heavy Rains Trigger Severe Flooding, Landslide in Kumamoto 5

Bands of heavy rain lashed Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan from Sunday night, August 10, into Monday, August 11, triggering flash flooding across the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning for the cities of Yatsushiro, Tamana, Kamiamakusa, Uki, and Amakusa, as well as the towns of Nagasu and Hikawa. In Kosa Town, a mother and her two children were rescued after a landslide struck their vehicle. A man who was outside the vehicle remains missing. In Tamana, a resident reported that one person had been swept away in the Sakaigawa River. This video shows a flooded parking lot at Suizenji Ezuko park in Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City.

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Japan: Heavy Rains Trigger Severe Flooding, Landslide in Kumamoto 3

Bands of heavy rain lashed Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan from Sunday night, August 10, into Monday, August 11, triggering flash flooding across the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning for the cities of Yatsushiro, Tamana, Kamiamakusa, Uki, and Amakusa, as well as the towns of Nagasu and Hikawa. In Kosa Town, a mother and her two children were rescued after a landslide struck their vehicle. A man who was outside the vehicle remains missing. In Tamana, a resident reported that one person had been swept away in the Sakaigawa River.

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Japan: Heavy Rains Trigger Severe Flooding, Landslide in Kumamoto 2

Bands of heavy rain lashed Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan from Sunday night, August 10, into Monday, August 11, triggering flash flooding across the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning for the cities of Yatsushiro, Tamana, Kamiamakusa, Uki, and Amakusa, as well as the towns of Nagasu and Hikawa. In Kosa Town, a mother and her two children were rescued after a landslide struck their vehicle. A man who was outside the vehicle remains missing. In Tamana, a resident reported that one person had been swept away in the Sakaigawa River.

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Japan: Heavy Rains Trigger Severe Flooding, Landslide in Kumamoto

Bands of heavy rain lashed Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan from Sunday night, August 10, into Monday, August 11, triggering flash flooding across the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning for the cities of Yatsushiro, Tamana, Kamiamakusa, Uki, and Amakusa, as well as the towns of Nagasu and Hikawa. In Kosa Town, a mother and her two children were rescued after a landslide struck their vehicle. A man who was outside the vehicle remains missing. In Tamana, a resident reported that one person had been swept away in the Sakaigawa River.

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Japan: Heavy Rains Trigger Severe Flooding, Landslide in Kumamoto 4

Bands of heavy rain lashed Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan from Sunday night, August 10, into Monday, August 11, triggering flash flooding across the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a heavy rain emergency warning for the cities of Yatsushiro, Tamana, Kamiamakusa, Uki, and Amakusa, as well as the towns of Nagasu and Hikawa. In Kosa Town, a mother and her two children were rescued after a landslide struck their vehicle. A man who was outside the vehicle remains missing. In Tamana, a resident reported that one person had been swept away in the Sakaigawa River.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Batters Kagoshima, Triggering Floods and Landslides 5

Record rainfall battered Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan, on Friday, August 8, triggering floods and landslides. Evacuation advisories were issued for more than 360,000 people in the prefecture and neighboring Miyazaki. In Kirishima City’s Mizobe district, a record-breaking hourly rainfall of 107.5 millimeters was observed. In Aira City, a mudslide struck a house, burying two people, who were rescued alive and taken to hospital.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Batters Kagoshima, Triggering Floods and Landslides 4

Record rainfall battered Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan, on Friday, August 8, triggering floods and landslides. Evacuation advisories were issued for more than 360,000 people in the prefecture and neighboring Miyazaki. In Kirishima City’s Mizobe district, a record-breaking hourly rainfall of 107.5 millimeters was observed. In Aira City, a mudslide struck a house, burying two people, who were rescued alive and taken to hospital.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Batters Kagoshima, Triggering Floods and Landslides

Record rainfall battered Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan, on Friday, August 8, triggering floods and landslides. Evacuation advisories were issued for more than 360,000 people in the prefecture and neighboring Miyazaki. In Kirishima City’s Mizobe district, a record-breaking hourly rainfall of 107.5 millimeters was observed. In Aira City, a mudslide struck a house, burying two people, who were rescued alive and taken to hospital.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Batters Kagoshima, Triggering Floods and Landslides 2

Record rainfall battered Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan, on Friday, August 8, triggering floods and landslides. Evacuation advisories were issued for more than 360,000 people in the prefecture and neighboring Miyazaki. In Kirishima City’s Mizobe district, a record-breaking hourly rainfall of 107.5 millimeters was observed. In Aira City, a mudslide struck a house, burying two people, who were rescued alive and taken to hospital.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Batters Kagoshima, Triggering Floods and Landslides 3

Record rainfall battered Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan, on Friday, August 8, triggering floods and landslides. Evacuation advisories were issued for more than 360,000 people in the prefecture and neighboring Miyazaki. In Kirishima City’s Mizobe district, a record-breaking hourly rainfall of 107.5 millimeters was observed. In Aira City, a mudslide struck a house, burying two people, who were rescued alive and taken to hospital.

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China: Floodwaters Sweep Through Hebei Construction Site After Intense Rain

On July 28, torrential rain in Xinglong County, Hebei, triggered flash floods that swept through a construction site, submerging makeshift iron shelters and cutting off access to nearby villages. The National Disaster Committee deployed a team to assess damage and coordinate relief efforts.

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Nepal: Flash Flooding Devastates China Border Crossing, Several Killed

A sudden catastrophic mudslide and flood struck the Rasuwagadhi border crossing between Tibet and Nepal on Tuesday morning, July 8, causing severe damage. According to reports, at least nine people have been confirmed dead, with 20 still missing. This video was filmed a few kilometers from the Friendship Bridge, which was washed away by the floodwaters.

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Japanese emperor, empress in Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako speak with survivors of a mudslide disaster that hit Hiroshima in August 2014, at the Hiroshima City Torrential Rain Disaster Memorial Center in Asaminami Ward in the western Japan city on June 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor, empress in Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako speak with survivors of a mudslide disaster that hit Hiroshima in August 2014, at the Hiroshima City Torrential Rain Disaster Memorial Center in Asaminami Ward in the western Japan city on June 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor, empress in Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the Hiroshima City Torrential Rain Disaster Memorial Center in Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima, on June 20, 2025, to view exhibits related to the August 2014 mudslide disaster. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor, empress in Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the Hiroshima City Torrential Rain Disaster Memorial Center in Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima, on June 20, 2025, to view exhibits related to the August 2014 mudslide disaster. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor, empress in Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the Hiroshima City Torrential Rain Disaster Memorial Center in Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima, on June 20, 2025, to view exhibits related to the August 2014 mudslide disaster. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor, empress in Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the Hiroshima City Torrential Rain Disaster Memorial Center in Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima, on June 20, 2025, to view exhibits related to the August 2014 mudslide disaster. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor, empress in Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit Asaminami Ward in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 20, 2025, where a deadly mudslide occurred in August 2014. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor, empress in Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit Asaminami Ward in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 20, 2025, where a deadly mudslide occurred in August 2014. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor, empress in Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako offer a silent prayer in Asaminami Ward in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 20, 2025, where a deadly mudslide occurred in August 2014. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor, empress in Hiroshima

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit an erosion-control dam in Asaminami Ward in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on June 20, 2025. A deadly mudslide disaster hit the area in August 2014. (Pool photo)

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US: Evacuation Order Issued for OC Canyon Communities Due to Mudslide Risk

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for Orange County canyon communities near the Airport Fire burn scar on Wednesday night, March 12, as heavy rains pounded the region, increasing the possibility of debris flows and mudslides. The National Weather Service also issued a flood watch for the area. This video, taken on Thursday, shows damage from the downpour on Trabuco Canyon Road in Trabuco Canyon, with rocks and trees washed away.

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Death Toll In Eastern Uganda Mudslide Rises To 20

People search for bodies of victims after a mudslide in the mountainous district of Bulambuli, eastern Uganda, on Nov. 29, 2024. The death toll in the Wednesday night mudslide that hit several villages in the eastern Ugandan district of Bulambuli has risen to 20, a police spokesperson said Friday. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Toll In Eastern Uganda Mudslide Rises To 20

Rescuers and people search for bodies of victims after a mudslide in the mountainous district of Bulambuli, eastern Uganda, on Nov. 29, 2024. The death toll in the Wednesday night mudslide that hit several villages in the eastern Ugandan district of Bulambuli has risen to 20, a police spokesperson said Friday. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Toll In Eastern Uganda Mudslide Rises To 20

Rescuers and people search for bodies of victims after a mudslide in the mountainous district of Bulambuli, eastern Uganda, on Nov. 29, 2024. The death toll in the Wednesday night mudslide that hit several villages in the eastern Ugandan district of Bulambuli has risen to 20, a police spokesperson said Friday. Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 5

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 4

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Recap: Deadly Tropical Storm Trami Slams Philippines

Tropical Storm Trami rammed into the Philippines on October 24, triggering flooding and landslides across the country. Over 100 people are reportedly dead due to Trami, which is the deadliest storm to hit the Southeast Asian country so far this year.

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Japan PM visits flood-hit central Japan city

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (2nd from L) bows on Oct. 5, 2024, during a visit to the site of a mudslide in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, after part of the central Japan city was inundated following record-breaking rainfall in September. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM visits flood-hit central Japan city

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (2nd from L) visits on Oct. 5, 2024, the site of a mudslide in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, after part of the central Japan city was inundated following record-breaking rainfall in September. (Pool photo)

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Japan: Mudslide In Kanagawa After Tropical Storm Shanshan Hits

Tropical Storm Shan Shan brought days of torrential rains, causing widespread flooding to Japan. 8 deaths and over 120 injuries have been reported across the country. This video shows the mudslide situation along Togawa forest road in Hadano after the severe weather. According to the reports, restoration and clean up would take longer than expected.

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Japan: Mudslide Sweeps Away Greenhouses In Shizuoka As Shanshan Dumps Heavy Rain 2

Tropical Storm Shan Shan brought days of torrential rains, causing widespread flooding to Japan. 7 deaths and over 120 injuries have been reported across the country. Several greenhouses on the slope of the mountain were swept away in a mudslide in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City. Shanshan was downgraded to a tropical depression at noon Sunday.

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Japan: Mudslide Sweeps Away Greenhouses In Shizuoka As Shanshan Dumps Heavy Rain

Tropical Storm Shan Shan brought days of torrential rains, causing widespread flooding to Japan. 7 deaths and over 120 injuries have been reported across the country. Several greenhouses on the slope of the mountain were swept away in a mudslide in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City. Shanshan was downgraded to a tropical depression at noon Sunday.

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Japan: Landslide Captured On Camera After Earthquake Strikes Off Kyushu

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, southern Kyushu Thursday afternoon, August 8 triggering a tsunami advisory. This video captured a landslide in Shibushi, Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Kyushu after the quake.

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Flash Flood And Mudslide Aftermath In Southwest China

An aerial drone photo shows emergency workers clearing a section of the national highway No. 318 hit by a flash flood and mudslide in Ridi Village of Kangding City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 5, 2024. Nine people had been killed and 18 others remained missing as of 9:00 a.m. Monday after a flash flood and mudslide struck the city of Kangding in Sichuan Province on Saturday, local authorities said. The disaster took place at about 3:30 a.m. Saturday in Kangding, toppling a tunnel bridge and destroying homes in Ridi village. Traffics on national highway No. 318 will be restored shortly, according to local authorities. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Kun/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flash Flood And Mudslide Aftermath In Southwest China

An aerial drone photo shows emergency workers clearing a section of the national highway No. 318 hit by a flash flood and mudslide in Ridi Village of Kangding City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 5, 2024. Nine people had been killed and 18 others remained missing as of 9:00 a.m. Monday after a flash flood and mudslide struck the city of Kangding in Sichuan Province on Saturday, local authorities said. The disaster took place at about 3:30 a.m. Saturday in Kangding, toppling a tunnel bridge and destroying homes in Ridi village. Traffics on national highway No. 318 will be restored shortly, according to local authorities. Photo by Xinhua/Liu Kun/ABACAPRESS.COM