China: Massive Dark Cloud Engulfs City Skyline in Zhanjiang

A massive dark cloud rolled into Zhanjiang on Saturday, August 23, 2025, swiftly engulfing half of the city’s skyline.

China: Rare ‘Cloud Waterfall’ Stuns Tourists on Laowang Mountain

On July 31, 2025, tourists climbing Laowang Mountain in Liupanshui, Guizhou, encountered a rare “cloud waterfall” — massive waves of mist cascading down the slopes like a roaring galaxy. The video shows visitors filming the surreal scene as clouds rolled over the peak, creating a once‑in‑a‑lifetime spectacle.

China: Miraculous Mirage Makes Ship Appear to Float Above Pier in Zhejiang

Residents in Zhejiang, China, witnessed a stunning mirage on July 27, 2025, where a large ship appeared to float above a pier. The natural optical illusion blurred the horizon, making the vessel look suspended in the sky, leaving onlookers amazed as they filmed the surreal scene.

China: Surprise Geyser Eruption Along Sichuan-Tibet Highway

This video captured a dramatic natural scene as a traveler drove along Route 317, part of the scenic Sichuan-Tibet Highway on July 20. A wild geyser erupted by the roadside, sending a powerful stream of hot water shooting into the air. The natural hot spring forcefully sprayed a column of steaming water several meters high, drawing gasps of awe from the passengers who quickly stopped to film the rare event.

China: Rare Waterspout Twirls Over Songyuan Sky

This stunning moment captured a rare waterspout phenomenon, known locally as a “dragon sucking water,” appearing in the sky on July 16, 2025, in Songyuan, Jilin. It mesmerized onlookers with its swirling, column-like form. The rare sight left local residents in awe, as the phenomenon remained visible for about three to four minutes before gradually fading away.

China: Stunning Cloud Sea Rolls Through Mountain Range in Hebei

On July 4, 2025, in Hebei, China, thick clouds swept over a mountain, creating a breathtaking sight. The video showed dense mist flowing through valleys and spilling over ridges, transforming the landscape into a moving sea of fog.

China: Tourists Amazed by Chilling Mist From Cave Mouth

A visitor in Yichang, Hubei, China, stumbled upon a cave venting a strikingly visible stream of cool air on July 9, 2025, stunning onlookers with this rare natural phenomenon. The video captures thick, white, mist-like cold air flowing steadily from the cave, billowing and drifting across the ground.

China: Two Full-Arc Rainbows Appear Over Sayram Lake

This is the stunning moment that a group of tourists captured when two full-arc rainbows appeared fully above Sayram Lake, following a rain shower on June 16, 2025. The larger primary rainbow displayed full spectral intensity, while the secondary arc, fainter yet clearly visible, added to the scene’s enchantment.

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.

China: Cloud Fall Cascades Over Nanchuan’s Jinfo Mountain

This is the stunning moment that a mesmerizing waterfall cascaded down the eastern slope of Jinfo Mountain, leaving viewers in awe with its “cloud fall”-like appearance. On May 10, 2025, in Nanchuan District, Chongqing, the video showed thick white clouds dramatically tumbling down the mountain slope like a massive waterfall. The breathtaking spectacle occurred at the eastern foothills of Jinfo Mountain, a region that is known for its unique topography, which contributed to the formation of such rare natural phenomena. In the video, the clouds poured over the ridge in powerful streams, creating the illusion of liquid mist plunging from the peak. According to local meteorological explanations, the “cloud fall” was formed due to a specific combination of warm and cool airflows along the mountain slope. When temperatures rose on one side of the mountain, clouds were pushed by the wind toward the cooler side, creating a “cloud fall”. The video ended with the rolling clouds continuing their dramatic descent, blanketing the forested slopes below in a sea of mist.

China: Tornado Hits Xinyi in Maoming, Sparks Fly as Power Lines Knocked Down

This is the terrifying moment that a tornado swept through Maoming, sending sparks flying as it likely tore down power lines. On Tuesday, May 20,2025, between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., the video showed a powerful tornado forming in Lixu Community, Yudu Subdistrict, Xinyi City. Dark clouds churned overhead as the twister tore across the area, with visible sparks suggesting that electrical wires had been brought down in the chaos. The swirling column of wind stirred dust and debris, while frightened voices were heard in the background as the tornado intensified. According to on-site confirmation by staff from the Xinyi Meteorological Bureau, the tornado caused damage in parts of the city, particularly to a furniture factory housed in a metal structure. The video ended with the tornado moving further into the distance, leaving behind a trail of wreckage and anxious onlookers.

China: Powerful Winds Batter Xi’an as Sudden Storm Strikes

This is the shocking moment that a violent storm struck Xi’an, unleashing heavy rain, gale-force winds, and hail that turned the cityscape into a scene of chaos. On May 8, 2025, in Xi’an’s Xianyang area, the video showed torrential rain pounding the streets while trees swayed violently under gale-force winds. Hailstones bounced off surfaces as visibility dropped rapidly, making the afternoon appear like night. The suddenness and intensity of the storm left onlookers visibly shaken. The video ended with rainwater flooding the streets and the storm continuing to rage, as people sheltered under overhangs and building entrances.

China: Feather-like Snowflakes Blanket Huangshi’s Peaks

On January 26, 2025, in Huangshi, Hubei, a man marveled at the delicate ice formations, which resembled soft feathers scattered across the landscape. According to the videographer, Mr. Chen, the temperature had plunged dramatically from 20 degrees Celsius to minus 3 degrees Celsius, prompting him to document the breathtaking phenomenon upon reaching the summit. The video concluded with a serene view of the snow-blanketed mountain, offering a rare glimpse into the beauty of nature’s winter artistry in this region of China.

China: Boiling Water Freezes Instantly In Xinjiang’s Frigid Air

On November 28, 2022, in Altay, Xinjiang, the video showcased the severity of the cold wave that swept through the area. Residents experienced temperatures plunging to below -35°C, with the town itself recording a chilling low of -42.1°C. The video vividly captured the phenomenon of rapid freezing, a spectacle that highlighted the brutal winter temperatures typical of this northern Chinese region. Fortunately, the event recorded in the video did not lead to any reported emergencies.

China: Blizzard Strikes Yantai, Streets Covered In Thick Snow

A severe snowstorm struck Yantai, a coastal city in Shandong Province, on Wednesday, January 8, blanketing cars and roads with thick snow and significantly reducing visibility. The blizzard-like conditions created near-whiteout scenarios, making navigation extremely difficult for vehicles.

Nepal: Powerful Earthquake In Tibet Jolts Kathmandu And Surrounding Areas

A powerful earthquake, magnitude 7.1, according to USGS, reportedly killed at least 95 people in Tibet on Tuesday, January 7. Tremors were also felt in neighboring Nepal, Bhutan and India.

India: M7.1 Earthquake Strikes Tibet-Nepal Border, Shaking Felt In Northern Regions

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Tibet Autonomous Region in the southwestern part of China near the Nepal border, on Tuesday, January 7, at about 09:05 a.m. local time, according to the USGS. The quake was also felt in parts of northern India, including Delhi-NCR and Bihar.

China: Serene Winter Evening Captured By Camera In Yantai, Shandong

This is the dazzling moment that heavy snowfall was captured, further highlighted by bright headlights from a nearby building. On the evening of December 20, 2024, in Yantai, Shandong Province, the video showed a serene winter solstice evening blanketed in snow as large, swirling snowflakes fell steadily. From a residential building, someone had shone high-beam headlights, intensifying the magical effect of the snowy scene. The strong illumination created a dreamlike visual, showcasing the flakes in vivid detail against the night sky. The snowfall had continued through the evening, leaving the city coated in a thick layer of pristine white, much to the delight of residents.

China: Dragon-Shaped Rainbow Cloud Graces Changbai Mountain

On December 5, 2024, in Yanbian, Jilin, a video captured a colorful cloud illuminated by sunlight, resembling a dragon's head, which is a symbol of good luck in Chinese culture. Mr. Gao, who had worked in the area for over ten years, filmed the rare spectacle and expressed that it was the largest formation of its kind he had ever seen. He concluded the video by hoping that the auspicious cloud would bring good fortune to all who saw it.

China: Freezing Temperatures Cause Car Window Frost In Yantai, Shandong

On December 11, 2023, in Yantai, a city located in eastern China's Shandong Province, a chilly winter morning revealed a car parked outdoors with its windows covered in a thick layer of frost. The frost resembled a delicate white curtain, completely obscuring the glass. The driver, feeling playful, lowered the window and began tapping at the ice. Suddenly, the sheet of ice broke free and fell directly into the car, creating an unexpected winter mess inside the vehicle.

China: Encountering Dense Fog In Remote Wilderness Near Wujiaqu, Xinjiang

In northern China’s Xinjiang region, near Wujiaqu city, a man driving through a remote wilderness on the night of November 24, 2024, encountered dense fog. The area was shrouded in a layer of low-lying fog, resembling a delicate veil over the landscape. With visibility drastically reduced, the driver’s vehicle could only proceed slowly and cautiously. The silent, desolate wilderness, combined with the mysterious fog, created an eerie atmosphere.

China: Hailstorm Hits Kunming, Yunnan

On November 22, 2024, Kunming, a city located in southwestern China’s Yunnan Province, experienced a sudden and severe hailstorm. Despite the sky remaining relatively bright, large hailstones began pelting the ground. The hailstones, resembling oversized grains of salt, scattered conspicuously across the landscape, creating a striking scene.

China: Stunning Cloud Formation Captivates Elderly Man In Xingtai, Hebei

On November 4, 2024, in Xingtai, located in northern China's Hebei Province, an elderly man admired the striking view from the edge of his farmland. In the distance, the sky revealed a unique sight: a distinct boundary separated a white mass of clouds from a patch of blue sky, creating a breathtaking contrast. Chinese netizens commented on the beauty of this unusual cloud formation, noting that it is a phenomenon attributed to tectonic shifts.

China: Waterspout Spotted Over Qinghai Lake

On October 9, 2024, a spectacular natural phenomenon was captured over Qinghai Lake in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in northwestern China’s Qinghai Province. In the video, a thick layer of clouds hovered in the sky while a massive column of water shot straight from the lake's surface toward the clouds. This rare event, known as a waterspout, resembled a giant dragon playing in the water, as if linking the lake to the sky. Waterspouts are a type of tornado that forms over water, featuring a rapidly rotating funnel of wind driven by intense low pressure. The breathtaking scene left Chinese onlookers in awe of nature’s power and beauty.

China: Aurora Borealis Illuminates Beijing’s Miyun Reservoir

The aurora borealis was observed in parts of China as a severe geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Thursday, October 10.

China: Low-Hanging Black Clouds Cover City At Dramatic Sunset In Inner Mongolia

On September 7, 2024, in Xilingol, Inner Mongolia, northern China, a video captured a striking weather phenomenon. Ominous black clouds loomed heavily over the city, while a streak of orange-yellow sunset lit up the horizon, creating a sharp contrast with the dark, dense clouds above. Many Chinese netizens expressed their surprise, commenting, “It’s the first time I’ve seen clouds hanging so low.”

China: Vehicle Encounters Severe Sandstorm On Highway In Guazhou, Gansu

On September 21, 2024, in Guazhou, Gansu Province, northwestern China, a video captured a vehicle encountering a severe sandstorm on a fast-moving highway. The sky was filled with thick, swirling yellow dust, making visibility extremely poor as waves of sand swept across the road. As the vehicle pushed through the storm, the view became entirely engulfed in yellow, obscuring everything in sight. The filmer later reflected on the experience, expressing relief at having made it through safely, saying, "Looking back at this video, it felt incredibly dangerous."

China: Typhoon Bebinca Makes Landfall In Shanghai, Gusty Winds Disrupt Travel 3

Typhoon Bebinca made landfall in Shanghai on Monday, September 16, as a Category 1 storm, bringing winds of up to 151 kilometers per hour. Thousands of people were evacuated, and flights and trains were disrupted. According to reports, Bebinca is the strongest storm to hit Shanghai since 1949.

China: Typhoon Bebinca Makes Landfall In Shanghai, Gusty Winds Disrupt Travel 2

Typhoon Bebinca made landfall as a Category 1 storm in Shanghai on Monday, September 16. It brought strong winds up to 151 kilometers per hour. Thousands were evacuated while flights and trains were disrupted as well. According to reports, Bebinca is the strongest storm hitting Shanghai since 1949.

China: Typhoon Bebinca Makes Landfall In Shanghai, Gusty Winds Disrupt Travel

Typhoon Bebinca made landfall as a Category 1 storm in Shanghai on Monday, September 16. It brought strong winds up to 151 kilometers per hour. Thousands were evacuated while flights and trains were disrupted. According to reports, Bebinca is the strongest storm hitting Shanghai since 1949.

Vietnam: Super Typhoon Yagi Approaches, Bringing Heavy Rains To Hanoi 2

Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in the coastal area of Wenchang City, Hainan, China, on Friday, September 6. Yagi was expected to make landfall in Vietnam on Saturday, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to Hanoi and surrounding areas as the storm approached.

Vietnam: Super Typhoon Yagi Approaches Northern Region With Heavy Rains

Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in the coastal area of Wenchang City, Hainan, China, on Friday, September 6. Yagi was expected to make landfall in Vietnam on Saturday, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to Hanoi and surrounding areas as the storm approached.

China: Woman Fries Egg Using Pan On Scorching Ground In Jiangjin, Chongqing

In Jiangjin, Chongqing, a woman demonstrated the heat by frying an egg with a pan on the ground instead of a stove on August 27. In the video, one can see that she waited for about 7 minutes after pouring some oil into the pan. Then, she cracked an egg into the pan, and in no time, a sunny-side-up egg was ready to serve.

China: Waterspout Spotted Off Yantai, Shandong Province

A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Yantai, Shandong province in eastern China on August 26, 2024.

China: Melting Snow Due To High Temperatures Causes Flooding In Taklamakan Desert, Xinjiang

On August 24, 2024, a surprising natural event unfolded in the Taklamakan Desert near Aksu, Xinjiang, in northwestern China. A woman who was there for an off-road trip discovered significant flooding across the desert landscape, with water levels reaching as deep as one meter in certain areas, resulting in vehicles that were difficult to drive or even stalled. The local Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography described the phenomenon in an interview as a river overflow caused by high temperatures melting snow on nearby mountains, and that it actually happens once a year and is not uncommon. In particular, this year's high temperatures and heavy precipitation in Xinjiang in July led to extra snow melt.

China: Spectacular Sight Of Six Suns Over Sky In Chengdu

A breathtaking natural phenomenon was witnessed in Chengdu, Sichuan province, southwestern China, on August 18, 2024. Amid the brilliant sunset hues, an extraordinary optical illusion appeared in the orange-red sky, a phenomenon resembling six suns rising amidst vibrant orange clouds. Scientifically known as sundogs or parhelions, the spectacle occurs when sunlight refracts through ice crystals in the atmosphere.

China: Spectacular Scene Of Heavy Rainfall Captured From Mountaintops In Lishui, Zhejiang

On August 13, a fascinating scene was captured at a mountaintop in Jinyun, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, southeastern China. In the video, huge amounts of rain pour down from the clouds like a white waterfall, creating an appealing image.

China: Young Girl Rides Horse Amid Lightning Strikes In Xinjiang

On August 13, 2024, a breathtaking moment was captured in Zhaosu Wetland Park, Yili, Xinjiang, in northwestern China, where an eight-year-old young girl rode a white horse through the park. As she passed by, a dramatic bolt of lightning streaked across the sky behind her, creating a visually stunning tableau.

China: Spectacular Lightning Strike Illuminates Skies Over Urumqi

On July 31, 2024, residents of Urumqi in Xinjiang, northwest China, witnessed an extraordinary display of nature’s power. A massive lightning strike, preceded by several smaller flashes, lit up the night sky with an intense light that nearly turned it white. The final, most intense flash appeared to split the sky open and created a visual effect resembling a large spark in the distance. The dramatic scene was so vivid that the filmer, startled by the intensity, mistakenly thought there was a fire and quickly alerted her husband.

China: Mysterious Lights Move Like Dancing Dragon In Night Sky Over Harbin

On July 29, 2024, residents of Harbin in Heilongjiang, northern China, witnessed an unusual spectacle in the darkened sky. A mysterious object was seen hovering, its movements resembling a dragon dancing across the clouds. The object twisted and turned in the air, captivating onlookers who speculated about its nature. Chinese netizens suggested it might be a phenomenon known as the "Darwin effect," a type of light refraction that made the object appear dragon-like in the night sky.

China: Footage Shows Moment Landslide Struck Lengqi Town In Sichuan

A landslide struck Lengqi Town in Luding County, located in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan province on July 22. "The noise made the nearby houses tremble as if they were about to fall," said one Chinese netizen about the incident. According to media reports, the entrance of the Foer Yan Tunnel on the local hill has been put under temporary traffic control due to the landslide.

China: Restaurant Employees Rescue Elderly Person Caught In Flood In Huangshan

Three restaurant employees rescued an elderly person caught in a flood in Huangshan, Anhui on June 23. Quick-thinking Fang Jian, Bi Yuefei, and Lu Cheng immediately jumped into the raging flood after an elderly person and his electric bike got caught in the water and pulled him to safety. Luckily, the elderly person was unharmed. Upon learning of the employees' heroic actions, the restaurant owner Mr. Huang awarded them certificates and a bonus of five hundred Chinese yuan each. During a banquet held for commendation, Huang encouraged everyone to emulate their spirit.

China: Man Takes Cover Behind Building Column From Violent Storm In Yanjiao

A violent storm descended on Yanjiao in northern China's Hebei province on July 7, bringing heavy rain and ferocious winds. This video shows a man taking cover inside a building, hiding behind a column from heavy rain and lashing winds. According to the weather forecast on July 5, many places in Hebei Province will face intense weather with heavy rain and gusty winds. The public was reminded to take precautions in the coming days.

China: Ultra-Localized Rain Amazes Onlookers In Mianyang, Sichuan

Ultra-localized rain was observed in a housing estate in Mianyang, Sichuan on July 7, 2024. The rain only fell on a small portion of a street while the surrounding area remained dry. Ms. Yang was walking on the road when she unexpectedly encountered the rain. At first, she thought that nearby residents were pouring water from a building above. However, she soon realized that the rain was actually a localized phenomenon after she looked up, as she wasn't close to any buildings.

China: Ominous Clouds Signal Impending Storm In Fujian

Ominous clouds hinting at imminent downpours were captured from a car driving on an elevated road in Fujian on June 13, 2024. Chinese netizens comment on the scene with local humor: "Rain in Xiamen feels like the end of the world, while rain in Quanzhou brings tears to the eyes," illustrating the intense weather patterns often observed in the region.

China: Precipitation Shaft Seen In Kunming

A precipitation shaft was seen from Changchongshan Mountain in Kunming, Yunnan on June 29. This natural weather phenomenon is a dark, vertical shaft of heavy rain, hail, or snow over a relatively small area during a downpour storm.

China: Dogs Reunite With Owner After Catastrophic Floods In Pingyuan County, Guangdong

Dogs were wagging their tail in excitement when reunited with their owner in Pingyuan County after catastrophic floods left a muddy mess of their home on Tuesday, June 18. According to CCTV, heavy rainfall in Pingyuan has resulted in 38 deaths and 2 missing persons, with estimated direct economic losses of approximately 5.85 billion Chinese yuan.

China: Dog In Guilin Saved After Being Swept Away By Floodwaters After Ignoring Owner’s Plea To Stay Put

A dog that ignored its owner's warning not to cross a road bridge was swept by floodwaters in Guilin, Guangxi on June 17 while another dog obediently looked after the owner's belongings on the other side of the road. Luckily, the dog managed to get close to the river bank and was rescued by its owner. Southern Fujian and Guangxi provinces experienced landslides and flooding due to heavy rains.

China: Lightning Strike Startles Woman Filming A Selfie In Lhasa

A woman in Lhasa was startled by a lightning strike behind her when she was capturing a video outdoors on June 12.

China: Rare ‘Buddha’s Light’ Phenomenon Spotted In Qingdao

On Tuesday, June 18, a rare phenomenon called "Buddha's light" was spotted on the top of Wushan in Qingdao, Shandong Province. In China, the optical phenomenon is called "Buddha's light" or "Buddha's halo" and is often observed on high, cloud-covered mountains.