Japan: Heavy, Wet Snow Hits Hokkaido, Brings Power Outage Threat

Widespread snowfall blanketed many parts of Hokkaido on Monday, December 8, turning the region into a winter landscape. Much of today’s snow was heavy and wet, and areas with strengthening winds faced the risk of blowing snow, reduced visibility, and possible power outages caused by snow accretion.

Taiwan: Power Outage Hits Songshan Airport and Zhongshan District

On Monday, December 1, sudden power outages struck Songshan Airport and parts of Zhongshan District in Taipei. At the airport, the international terminal lost power at 1:36 PM, but backup generators kept check-in and customs operations running. Some escalators and VIP lounge lighting were briefly affected. Taipower confirmed a disconnected feeder line caused the outage, which was fully restored by 2:48 PM. No flights were disrupted. In Zhongshan District, residents experienced both power and internet outages, affecting 4,698 users. Social media users shared reactions highlighting the sudden disruption and inconvenience.

PM Mark Carney At G20 Summit - South Africa

PM Mark Carney At G20 Summit - South Africa

During a brief power outage Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waits in the dark for the arrival of Prime Minister Mark Carney for a bilateral meeting during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. The power resumed before their meeting. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Mark Carney At G20 Summit - South Africa

PM Mark Carney At G20 Summit - South Africa

During a brief power outage Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waits in the dark for the arrival of Prime Minister Mark Carney for a bilateral meeting during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. The power resumed before their meeting. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan: Massive Fire Rages in Oita, Leaving 1 Dead and Over 170 Buildings Damaged 2

A massive fire broke out in a residential area of Oita, in the Kyushu region, on Tuesday night, November 18, with local authorities reporting one man in his 70s missing, over 170 buildings damaged, and 350 homes without power. Firefighters have been battling the blaze as the prefecture prepares to request disaster relief from the Self-Defense Forces. Authorities have confirmed the death of one person, whose gender has not been identified, found among the burnt remains.

Japan: Massive Fire Rages in Oita, Leaving 1 Missing and Over 170 Buildings Damaged

A massive fire broke out in a residential area of Oita, in the Kyushu region, on Tuesday night, November 18, with local authorities reporting one man in his 70s missing, over 170 buildings damaged, and 350 homes without power. Firefighters have been battling the blaze as the prefecture prepares to request disaster relief from the Self-Defense Forces.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Fung-wong Causes Flooding and Leaves Damage 3

Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan) caused severe flooding and landslides across the Philippines, leaving at least 18 people dead and forcing over 1.4 million to 2 million people to evacuate. Hundreds of areas remain flooded, infrastructure has been damaged, and power outages continue in several provinces. The typhoon made landfall as a super typhoon before weakening and moving northwest, as the country was still recovering from Typhoon Kalmaegi.

Philippines: Storm Surge Hits Coastal Area Ahead of Fung-wong Makes Landfall 2

Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan) caused severe flooding and landslides across the Philippines, leaving at least 18 people dead and forcing over 1.4 million to 2 million people to evacuate. Hundreds of areas remain flooded, infrastructure has been damaged, and power outages continue in several provinces. The typhoon made landfall as a super typhoon before weakening and moving northwest, as the country was still recovering from Typhoon Kalmaegi.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Fung-wong Causes Flooding and Leaves Damage 4

Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan) caused severe flooding and landslides across the Philippines, leaving at least 18 people dead and forcing over 1.4 million to 2 million people to evacuate. Hundreds of areas remain flooded, infrastructure has been damaged, and power outages continue in several provinces. The typhoon made landfall as a super typhoon before weakening and moving northwest, as the country was still recovering from Typhoon Kalmaegi.

Philippines: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Damaging Winds, Forces Mass Evacuation 7

Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan) caused severe flooding and landslides across the Philippines, leaving at least 18 people dead and forcing over 1.4 million to 2 million people to evacuate. Hundreds of areas remain flooded, infrastructure has been damaged, and power outages continue in several provinces. The typhoon made landfall as a super typhoon before weakening and moving northwest, as the country was still recovering from Typhoon Kalmaegi.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Fung-wong Causes Flooding and Leaves Damage 2

Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 9 in Aurora Province, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people had evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least 18 people were killed, according to reports. This video shows damage left by the typhoon in San Fabian.

US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 9

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 6

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 5

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, is sweeping the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

US: Snowfall in Kentucky, Heavier Snowfall Expected as Winter Weather Advisory Issued

A widespread winter storm is expected to affect 13 states across the U.S. with heavy snow, ice, and strong winds, prompting the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue winter storm warnings; in Kentucky, specifically, Harlan started to snow on Sunday night, November 10, and counties like Harlan and Letcher could see up to 4 inches of snow in some areas, while Bell and Pike counties are forecast to receive up to 2 inches by Tuesday morning, November 11.

US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 4

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, is sweeping the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 2

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes on Sunday, November 9, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes 3

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, is sweeping the Midwest and Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

Philippines: Storm Surge Hits Coastal Area Ahead of Fung-wong Makes Landfall

This video shows storm surge hitting the coastal community of Purok Maya-Maya, Dingalan, Aurora Province on Sunday, November 9 as Super Typhoon Fung-wong approached the Philippines. Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday in Aurora Province, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people had evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least four people were killed, according to reports.

Philippines: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Damaging Winds, Forces Mass Evacuation 6

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least four people were killed, according to reports.

Philippines: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Damaging Winds, Forces Mass Evacuation 3

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least four people were killed, according to reports.

Philippines: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Damaging Winds, Forces Mass Evacuation 4

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least four people were killed, according to reports.

Philippines: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Damaging Winds, Forces Mass Evacuation 5

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least four people were killed, according to reports.

Philippines: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Damaging Winds, Forces Mass Evacuation 2

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least two people were killed, according to reports.

Philippines: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Damaging Winds, Forces Mass Evacuation

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least two people were killed, according to reports. Fung-wong has weakened to a typhoon while moving over La Union. This video shows the strong winds brought by Typhoon Fung-wong before its official landfall.

US: Dangerous Lake-Effect Snowstorm Threatens Midwest and Great Lakes

A powerful winter storm, fueled by lake-effect snow, swept the Midwest and Great Lakes on Sunday, November 9, bringing heavy snowfall and dangerous travel conditions.

US: Season’s First Winter Storm Sweeps Michigan, Thousands Without Power

Michigan’s first winter storm on Sunday, November 9, brought icy roads, multiple crashes, and power outages. According to reports, the storm left thousands without electricity.

Philippines: Super Typhoon Fung-wong Causes Flooding and Leaves Damage

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds up to 230 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Bicol; at least two people were killed, according to reports. Fung-wong has weakened to a typhoon while moving over La Union.

Spain: Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Hit Parts of Andalusia 7

On Wednesday, October 29, heavy rain, flash floods, and tornadoes struck Andalusia, especially Huelva and Seville. Emergency services reported over 1,300 incidents, including flooded roads, fallen trees, and trapped drivers. Huelva recorded up to 160 mm of rainfall, while Seville saw around 115 mm. Two people were injured, and a man in Gibraleón suffered a severe head injury after being struck by a falling structure. Alerts from Spain’s meteorological agency (Aemet) proved accurate, with red warnings for Huelva and orange for Seville.

Spain: Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Hit Parts of Andalusia 3

Heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of Andalusia on Wednesday, October 29, prompting a red alert for extreme flood risk along Huelva’s coast, while Córdoba and Sevilla are on orange alert for heavy rain. Train services between Seville and Huelva were disrupted due to a power outage. This video shows a driver of a submerged car being rescued.

Spain: Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Hit Parts of Andalusia 5

Heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of Andalusia on Wednesday, October 29, prompting a red alert for extreme flood risk along Huelva’s coast, while Córdoba and Sevilla are on orange alert for heavy rain. Train services between Seville and Huelva were disrupted due to a power outage.

Spain: Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Hit Parts of Andalusia 4

Heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of Andalusia on Wednesday, October 29, prompting a red alert for extreme flood risk along Huelva’s coast, while Córdoba and Sevilla are on orange alert for heavy rain. Train services between Seville and Huelva were disrupted due to a power outage.

Spain: Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Hit Parts of Andalusia 6

Heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of Andalusia on Wednesday, October 29, prompting a red alert for extreme flood risk along Huelva’s coast, while Córdoba and Sevilla are on orange alert for heavy rain. Train services between Seville and Huelva were disrupted due to a power outage.

Spain: Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Hit Parts of Andalusia 2

Heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of Andalusia on Wednesday, October 29, prompting a red alert for extreme flood risk along Huelva’s coast, while Córdoba and Sevilla are on orange alert for heavy rain. Train services between Seville and Huelva were disrupted due to a power outage.

Spain: Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Hit Parts of Andalusia

Heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of Andalusia on Wednesday, October 29, prompting a red alert for extreme flood risk along Huelva’s coast, while Córdoba and Sevilla are on orange alert for heavy rain. Train services between Seville and Huelva were disrupted due to a power outage.

New Zealand: Rare Red Warnings Issued as Powerful Wind Storm Rips Through Country

A powerful storm with winds up to 96 mph swept across New Zealand's North and South Islands, causing massive disruption that left around 90,000 homes without power and forced flight cancellations. Authorities issued rare red wind warnings as the storm ripped roofs off houses, knocked down trees and power lines, and tragically resulted in at least one fatality in Wellington.

US: Alaska Air IT Outage Grounds Flights for Hours, Forcing Flight Cancellations

Alaska Airlines restored operations on Friday, October 24, after a major technology outage on Thursday grounded flights nationwide, causing over 400 cancellations and disrupting travel for more than 49,000 passengers. The airline confirmed the system outage was not a cyber attack but has not provided details on its cause, marking the second such incident this year. This video shows the chaos and the large amount of luggage at the baggage claim area at Seattle Tacoma International Airport, caused by the system failure.

Norway: Storm Amy With Powerful Winds Knocks Down Trees, Causing Extensive Damage

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across Europe over the weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm left three people dead in Ireland and France and impacted critical infrastructure. In Norway, Amy caused extensive damage, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.

Norway: Storm Amy With Powerful Winds Knocks Down Trees, Causing Extensive Damage 3

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across Europe over the weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm left three people dead in Ireland and France and impacted critical infrastructure. In Norway, Amy caused extensive damage, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power. This video shows a freight train container being blown over by strong winds.

Norway: Storm Amy With Powerful Winds Knocks Down Trees, Causing Extensive Damage 2

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across Europe over the weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm left three people dead in Ireland and France and impacted critical infrastructure. In Norway, Amy caused extensive damage, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.

Ireland: Storm Amy Leaves 1 Dead, Tens of Thousands Without Power

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across parts of the UK and Ireland over the weekend, bringing heavy rain and winds of nearly 100 mph that left tens of thousands without power. In Ireland, a man was reported to have died in a weather-related accident in County Donegal on Friday, October 3.

UK: Storm Amy Brings Heavy Rain and Winds, Causing Devastating Damage

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across parts of the UK and Ireland over the weekend, bringing heavy rain and winds of nearly 100 mph that left tens of thousands without power, and causing flight cancellations and delays. Amy brought devastating damage, destroying several buildings and crushing cars with falling trees.

Ireland: Passengers Stranded at Dublin Airport due to Storm Amy

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across parts of the UK and Ireland over the weekend, bringing heavy rain and winds of nearly 100 mph that left tens of thousands without power, and causing flight cancellations and delays. This video shows passengers stranded at Dublin Airport on Friday, October 3, due to the storm.

US: Blackout Reported at NYC Grand Central Terminal 2

Power outage was reported at the Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, New York, on Thursday, September 25. It is unclear as of writing what caused the apparent outage or if any trains were impacted.

US: Blackout Reported at NYC Grand Central Station

A power outage was reported at the Grand Central Station in Manhattan, New York, on Thursday, September 25.　 The cause remains unknown as of writing. This is a developing story.

US: Large Hail Batters North Texas as Severe Storms Sweep Through 4

Strong winds and large hail battered North Texas on Sunday, August 21, as severe storms swept through the area.

US: Large Hail Batters North Texas as Severe Storms Sweep Through 3

Strong winds and large hail battered North Texas on Sunday, August 21, as severe storms swept through the area.

US: Large Hail Batters North Texas as Severe Storms Sweep Through 2

Strong winds and large hail battered North Texas on Sunday, August 21, as severe storms swept through the area.

US: Large Hail Batters North Texas as Severe Storms Sweep Through

Strong winds and large hail battered North Texas on Sunday, August 21, as severe storms swept through the area.

Japan: Crane Collapses at Tokyo Demolition Site, Causes Power Outage

A crane collapsed at a demolition site in Koishikawa, Bunkyo Ward, central Tokyo, on Saturday, September 20, falling onto a neighboring building. While no one was injured, the accident caused damage to the building and cut power lines, leaving about 1,300 homes in the area without power.