RECAP: Hundreds Dead in Sri Lanka’s Worst Flooding in Decades

Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after Cyclone Ditwah triggered catastrophic flooding across the country. At least 410 people have been killed and 366 remain missing. Floodwaters in Colombo peaked overnight, and while levels have begun to recede, large parts of the capital and surrounding areas remain buried in mud, with the full extent of the damage still unclear. More than 148,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, and the military has deployed helicopters and boats for rescue operations and aid delivery. The disaster is Sri Lanka’s worst since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 6

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 350 people dead and hundreds more missing.

Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 5

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 4

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 3

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding 2

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

Sri Lanka: Emergency Declared as Cyclone Ditwah Causes Catastrophic Flooding

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday, November 29, after Cyclone Ditwah caused catastrophic flooding, leaving over 330 people dead and hundreds more missing.

Thailand: Catastrophic Floods Leave Hat Yai Under Disaster Declaration 3

Catastrophic floods battered southern Thailand, affecting 127,000 households across ten provinces and causing a rising death toll. The deluge, which included "the heaviest rain in 300 years" in Hat Yai city, has prompted a disaster declaration.

Thailand: Catastrophic Floods Leave Hat Yai Under Disaster Declaration 2

Catastrophic floods battered southern Thailand, affecting 127,000 households across ten provinces and causing a rising death toll. The deluge, which included "the heaviest rain in 300 years" in Hat Yai city, has prompted a disaster declaration.

US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 3

A powerful atmospheric river slammed California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 2

A powerful atmospheric river began slamming California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California

A powerful atmospheric river began slamming California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 6

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 224 people as it struck central Philippines, with Cebu province suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In some areas of Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level. A state of calamity has been declared in the province to expedite emergency response as rescue operations continue.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Leaves Devastation in Cebu

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 188 people as it struck central Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 5

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 3

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

Philippines: Aftermath of Typhoon Bualoi, At Least 26 Confirmed Dead

Typhoon Bualoi, locally named Opong, left a trail of destruction in the Philippines after it brought torrential rains and powerful winds to the central Philippines and southern Luzon on Friday, September 26.　According to reports, the storm killed at least 26 people, left 14 missing, and injured 33 others.

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.

Spain: Hail and Flooding Batter Pyrenees Towns in Catalonia 2

A violent storm hit the Pyrenees on Monday, August 18, flooding streets in La Seu d’Urgell and Puigcerdà. Heavy rain, hail, and landslides blocked roads, while temperatures in Puigcerdà plunged nearly 17°C in an hour.

Spain: Hail and Flooding Batter Pyrenees Towns in Catalonia

A violent storm hit the Pyrenees on Monday, August 18, flooding streets in La Seu d’Urgell and Puigcerdà. Heavy rain, hail, and landslides blocked roads, while temperatures in Puigcerdà plunged nearly 17°C in an hour.

Puerto Rico: Hurricane Erin Hits, Causing Power Outages and Flooding 2

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has hit Puerto Rico hard, bringing widespread power outages, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Around 159,000 customers have lost electricity as a result of the storm. Torrential downpours have caused flash floods and mudslides in multiple areas, while dangerous surf and strong rip currents have prompted safety warnings for residents and beachgoers. More than 20 flights have been canceled due to the storm’s impact.

Puerto Rico: Hurricane Erin Hits, Causing Power Outages and Flooding

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has hit Puerto Rico hard, bringing widespread power outages, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Around 159,000 customers have lost electricity as a result of the storm. Torrential downpours have caused flash floods and mudslides in multiple areas, while dangerous surf and strong rip currents have prompted safety warnings for residents and beachgoers. More than 20 flights have been canceled due to the storm’s impact.

Japan: Heavy Rain, Flooding Hit Sea of Japan Coast, Prompting Weather Alerts

A storm system moved through a wide area along the Sea of Japan coast on Tuesday, August 12, prompting weather alerts for heavy rain, flooding and mudslides, and causing travel disruptions. This video shows a large amount of rainwater flowing down a cliff in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture.

Mexico: Hurricane Erick Makes Landfall in Oaxaca, Bringing Torrential Rain, High Winds

Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca as a Category 3 hurricane on early Thursday, June 19, damaging businesses and homes. The storm rapidly weakened to a Tropical Depression, but officials warned that it would continue to produce heavy rainfall, making life-threatening flooding and mudslides likely.

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: Heavy Rain Causes Significant Flooding in West Virginia

Severe weather brought heavy rains to West Virginia, causing significant flooding and mudslides in parts of the northern region.

Italy: Red Warnings Issued as Heavy Rains Cause Rivers to Overflow in Northern Region

Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding and landslides across northern Italy. Red weather warnings were issued for Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna on Friday, March 14, as torrential rain caused several rivers to break their banks.

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.

Recap: Cyclone Garance Strikes Réunion Island, Killing Four And Disrupting Power Supply

Cyclone Garance struck the island of La Réunion on Friday, February 28, bringing high winds and heavy rain, leaving at least four dead and hundreds of thousands of people without power or running water.

Malaysia: 3 Dead As Heavy Rain Triggers Severe Flooding, Mass Evacuations

Heavy rainfall continued to strike Malaysia, causing severe flooding in several states. Authorities reported three deaths, and tens of thousands have been forced to evacuate, primarily in the northeastern state of Kelantan, which borders Thailand.

Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 5

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-Yi Makes Landfall In Catanduanes 2

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made landfall on Saturday, November 16, at 9:40 p.m. local time along the coast of eastern Catanduanes Island, causing widespread damage, including severe flooding, downed trees and power lines, and roofs torn off homes.

Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 4

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region. This video shows a flooded area in Santo Niño, Cagayan after the Magat Dam was released.

Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 3

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 2

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-Yi Makes 2nd Landfall In Aurora, Moving Across Luzon 2

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-Yi Makes 2nd Landfall In Aurora, Moving Across Luzon

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-Yi Makes Landfall In Catanduanes

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made landfall on Saturday, November 16, at 9:40 p.m. local time along the coast of eastern Catanduanes Island, causing widespread damage, including severe flooding, downed trees and power lines, and roofs torn off homes.

Philippines: Ominous Skies Loom Over Bicol Region As Super Typhoon Man-Yi Approaches

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made landfall on Saturday night, November 16, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 195 km/h (121 mph) along the coast of eastern Catanduanes Island. Ominous skies loomed over Masbate in the Bicol region ahead of Man-Yi's arrival.

Cuba: Category 3 Hurricane Rafael Makes Landfall, Knocking Out Power Grid 2

A Category 3 hurricane made landfall in Cuba with top winds of over 115 mph on Wednesday, November 6, damaging homes and other infrastructure, uprooting trees, and knocking out the country’s power grid.

Spain: Tens Of Thousands Of Volunteers Respond In Flood-Hit Valencia

Tens of thousands of volunteers traveled to Valencia to bring food and help clean up, as the aftermath of the intense storm DANA, which killed more than 200 people and caused flash floods across the region, continues.

Spain: Aftermath Of Deadly Floods Continues In Valencia, Commuters From Long Lines For Buses

The aftermath of the intense storm DANA, which killed more than 200 people and caused flash floods across the Valencia region, is still ongoing. The video, taken on Tuesday, November 5, shows people who need to go to work, waiting in line for hours to board a bus.

US: Hurricane Rafael Approaches Florida Keys, Bringing Strong Winds

Hurricane Rafael approached Florida Keys, bringing strong winds on Wednesday night, November 6. Rafael, now a Category 2 hurricane, is moving slowly westward through the southern Gulf of Mexico after making landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane.

Cuba: Category 3 Hurricane Rafael Makes Landfall, Knocking Out Power Grid

A Category 3 hurricane made landfall in Cuba with top winds of over 115 mph on Wednesday, November 6, damaging homes and other infrastructure, uprooting trees, and knocking out the country’s power grid.

Taiwan: Aftermath Of Deadly Typhoon Kong-Rey 2

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeastern Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31, causing extensive damage and leaving at least two people dead. The video shows the collapsed wall of a restaurant in Taipei's Beitou district.

Japan: Torrential Rains Hit Western Regions, Causing Widespread Flooding 7

Torrential rains hit western Japan, including the Kyushu, Chugoku, and Kansai regions, on Saturday, November 2, triggering landslide and flooding alerts and disrupting Shinkansen bullet train services.

Japan: Torrential Rains Hit Western Regions, Causing Widespread Flooding 6

Torrential rains hit western Japan, including the Kyushu, Chugoku, and Kansai regions, on Saturday, November 2, triggering landslide and flooding alerts and disrupting Shinkansen bullet train services.

Japan: Torrential Rains Hit Western Regions, Causing Widespread Flooding 4

Torrential rains hit western Japan, including the Kyushu, Chugoku, and Kansai regions, on Saturday, November 2, triggering landslide and flooding alerts and disrupting Shinkansen bullet train services.