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RECAP: Northern California Flooding Kills One, Triggers Rescues and Evacuations

Heavy rain and repeated atmospheric rivers triggered widespread flooding across Northern California over the weekend, killing one person in Redding and prompting rescues and evacuations across the region. Rising rivers and overflowing creeks inundated communities, stranding vehicles and forcing swift-water rescues. In Placer County, emergency crews rescued a baby in a carrier and nine people after the South Yuba River overtook a home. Flooding also impacted Mendocino and Humboldt counties, where roads turned into rivers of muddy water and animals were left stranded. Authorities urged residents to avoid travel and warned motorists not to cross flooded roadways.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 13

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 14

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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RECAP: Washington State Slammed by Historic Floods as Rivers Shatter Records

Days of torrential rain from a strong atmospheric river caused historic flooding across Washington State, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Rivers including the Skagit, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie reached record or near-record levels, with Snoqualmie Falls transformed into a powerful, overflowing torrent. Communities were inundated, homes were swept away, major roads were washed out, and rescue operations continue as more rain is expected.

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US: Snoqualmie Falls in Washington Overflows After Heavy Rain 3

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding across the region. The Snoqualmie River reached its highest level in 10 years, turning Snoqualmie Falls into a powerful, overflowing torrent.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 12

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Snoqualmie Falls in Washington Overflows After Heavy Rain 2

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding. The Snoqualmie River reached its highest level in 10 years.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 10

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 11

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 9

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 8

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 7

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 6

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 5

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 3

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 2

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Flooding Hits Oregon Coast as Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rain

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding on Tuesday, December 9.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 4

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Snoqualmie Falls in Washington Overflows After Heavy Rain

A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, causing major flooding on Tuesday, December 9. This video shows the overflowing Snoqualmie Falls on the Snoqualmie River in Washington.

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Indonesia: Severe Flooding Hits Medan, North Sumatra

On Thursday, November 27, severe flooding completely submerged hundreds of houses in three hamlets of Paya Geli Village (Sunggal Subdistrict, Deli Serdang Regency). The flooding was caused by the overflowing of the river located behind the residential area. The river began to flood homes at 5:00 AM, and by 10:30 AM, water levels had reached waist-high for an adult, submerging thousands of homes and blocking the main access road.

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Italy: Heavy Rain Causes River to Overflow, Rescue Underway in Friuli Venezia Giulia Region

The Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy has been devastated by flooding caused by the overflowing of the Judrio stream, which was swollen by hours of heavy rain on Monday, November 17. The flooding severely affected a limited area of the central-eastern Friuli plain, from Trivignano Udinese to Cormons, where water is reportedly everywhere. The severity of the disaster led the region to declare a state of emergency. Tragically, the flooding resulted in one confirmed fatality: the body of a 32-year-old German man was found in Cormons. Additionally, a 35-year-old Finnish man is missing in the nearby Belluno area.

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US: Glacial Outburst Flood Hits Juneau, Alaska, Forcing Evacuations

An overflowing glacial lake at the foot of Suicide Glacier north of Juneau, Alaska, caused the Mendenhall River to surge to record levels on Wednesday, August 13, flooding homes and streets and prompting evacuations. Such glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) occur when water trapped in a glacier-fed lake suddenly bursts through weak ice or soil barriers, sending a destructive surge of water, sediment, and debris downstream.

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Flooding in Spain

Flooding in Spain

Overflowing of the Alberche river as it passes through Escalona, on March 23, 2025, in Escalona, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). Page has visited Escalona to follow the emergency situation of the municipality after the overflowing of the Alberche River, which has caused about thirty evictions. In addition, Page has moved to Talavera de la Reina to follow the situation in the town, where the Tagus River already has a flow of 1,400 cubic meters per second (m3 / s), and has collapsed part of the Roman Bridge, the oldest in the city. Photo by Juanma Jiménez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

Flooding in Spain

Overflowing of the Alberche river as it passes through Escalona, on March 23, 2025, in Escalona, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). Page has visited Escalona to follow the emergency situation of the municipality after the overflowing of the Alberche River, which has caused about thirty evictions. In addition, Page has moved to Talavera de la Reina to follow the situation in the town, where the Tagus River already has a flow of 1,400 cubic meters per second (m3 / s), and has collapsed part of the Roman Bridge, the oldest in the city. Photo by Juanma Jiménez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

Flooding in Spain

Overflowing of the Alberche river as it passes through Escalona, on March 23, 2025, in Escalona, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). Page has visited Escalona to follow the emergency situation of the municipality after the overflowing of the Alberche River, which has caused about thirty evictions. In addition, Page has moved to Talavera de la Reina to follow the situation in the town, where the Tagus River already has a flow of 1,400 cubic meters per second (m3 / s), and has collapsed part of the Roman Bridge, the oldest in the city. Photo by Juanma Jiménez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

Flooding in Spain

Overflowing of the Alberche river as it passes through Escalona, on March 23, 2025, in Escalona, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). Page has visited Escalona to follow the emergency situation of the municipality after the overflowing of the Alberche River, which has caused about thirty evictions. In addition, Page has moved to Talavera de la Reina to follow the situation in the town, where the Tagus River already has a flow of 1,400 cubic meters per second (m3 / s), and has collapsed part of the Roman Bridge, the oldest in the city. Photo by Juanma Jiménez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

Flooding in Spain

Overflowing of the Alberche river as it passes through Escalona, on March 23, 2025, in Escalona, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). Page has visited Escalona to follow the emergency situation of the municipality after the overflowing of the Alberche River, which has caused about thirty evictions. In addition, Page has moved to Talavera de la Reina to follow the situation in the town, where the Tagus River already has a flow of 1,400 cubic meters per second (m3 / s), and has collapsed part of the Roman Bridge, the oldest in the city. Photo by Juanma Jiménez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

Flooding in Spain

Overflowing of the Alberche river as it passes through Escalona, on March 23, 2025, in Escalona, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). Page has visited Escalona to follow the emergency situation of the municipality after the overflowing of the Alberche River, which has caused about thirty evictions. In addition, Page has moved to Talavera de la Reina to follow the situation in the town, where the Tagus River already has a flow of 1,400 cubic meters per second (m3 / s), and has collapsed part of the Roman Bridge, the oldest in the city. Photo by Juanma Jiménez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Flooding in Spain

Flooding in Spain

Overflowing of the Alberche river as it passes through Escalona, on March 23, 2025, in Escalona, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). Page has visited Escalona to follow the emergency situation of the municipality after the overflowing of the Alberche River, which has caused about thirty evictions. In addition, Page has moved to Talavera de la Reina to follow the situation in the town, where the Tagus River already has a flow of 1,400 cubic meters per second (m3 / s), and has collapsed part of the Roman Bridge, the oldest in the city. Photo by Juanma Jiménez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

A resident walks carrying personal belongings as floods hit Dayeuhkolot, Bandung Regency, Indonesia, on March 9, 2025. Flooding caused by the overflowing Citarum River due to high rainfall intensity since Saturday, March 8, 2025, has affected main roads and thousands of houses. Photo by Dimas Rachmatsyah/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

A resident walks carrying her child as floods hit Dayeuhkolot, Bandung Regency, Indonesia, on March 9, 2025. Flooding caused by the overflowing Citarum River due to high rainfall intensity since Saturday, March 8, 2025, has affected main roads and thousands of houses. Photo by Dimas Rachmatsyah/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

A child shows fish caught during a flood hit in Dayeuhkolot, Bandung Regency, Indonesia, on March 9, 2025. Flooding caused by the overflowing Citarum River due to high rainfall intensity since Saturday, March 8, 2025, has affected main roads and thousands of houses. Photo by Dimas Rachmatsyah/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

A child plays on a floodwaters in Dayeuhkolot, Bandung Regency, Indonesia, on March 9, 2025. Flooding caused by the overflowing Citarum River due to high rainfall intensity since Saturday, March 8, 2025, has affected main roads and thousands of houses. Photo by Dimas Rachmatsyah/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

A resident pushes a bucket with his child riding on it as floods hit Dayeuhkolot, Bandung Regency, Indonesia, on March 9, 2025. Flooding caused by the overflowing Citarum River due to high rainfall intensity since Saturday, March 8, 2025, has affected main roads and thousands of houses. Photo by Dimas Rachmatsyah/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Residents ride a horse-drawn carriage during a flood in Dayeuhkolot, Bandung Regency, Indonesia, on March 9, 2025. Flooding caused by the overflowing Citarum River due to high rainfall intensity since Saturday, March 8, 2025, has affected main roads and thousands of houses. Photo by Dimas Rachmatsyah/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

A resident pushes his bicycle with his child riding it during a flood in Dayeuhkolot, Bandung Regency, Indonesia, on March 9, 2025. Flooding caused by the overflowing Citarum River due to high rainfall intensity since Saturday, March 8, 2025, has affected main roads and thousands of houses. Photo by Dimas Rachmatsyah/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

A resident rides a motorbike while a flood hits Dayeuhkolot, Bandung Regency, Indonesia, on March 9, 2025. Flooding caused by the overflowing Citarum River due to high rainfall intensity since Saturday, March 8, 2025, has affected main roads and thousands of houses. Photo by Dimas Rachmatsyah/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Residents ride on wooden boats as floods hit Dayeuhkolot, Bandung Regency, Indonesia, on March 9, 2025. Flooding caused by the overflowing Citarum River due to high rainfall intensity since Saturday, March 8, 2025, has affected main roads and thousands of houses. Photo by Dimas Rachmatsyah/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

An Indonesian Red Cross medical personnel evacuate residents into an ambulance as floods hit Dayeuhkolot, Bandung Regency, Indonesia, on March 9, 2025. Flooding caused by the overflowing Citarum River due to high rainfall intensity since Saturday, March 8, 2025, has affected main roads and thousands of houses. Photo by Dimas Rachmatsyah/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Residents walk through floodwaters in Dayeuhkolot, Bandung Regency, Indonesia, on March 9, 2025. Flooding caused by the overflowing Citarum River due to high rainfall intensity since Saturday, March 8, 2025, has affected main roads and thousands of houses. Photo by Dimas Rachmatsyah/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

Floods Hit Dayeuhkolot Indonesia

A resident carries food supplies during a flood in Dayeuhkolot, Bandung Regency, Indonesia, on March 9, 2025. Flooding caused by the overflowing Citarum River due to high rainfall intensity since Saturday, March 8, 2025, has affected main roads and thousands of houses. Photo by Dimas Rachmatsyah/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

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Storm Herminia Aftermath In Galicia - Spain

Storm Herminia Aftermath In Galicia - Spain

Overflowing of the Miño river, on January 28, 2025, in Lugo, Galicia, Spain. The squall Herminia has caused numerous damages in Galicia and although the situation begins to improve, in the last hours there are still affectations in the railway traffic and in the transport of estuary, but also there have been falls of trees and branches, floods and around a dozen Galician rivers are still under surveillance. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storm Herminia Aftermath In Galicia - Spain

Storm Herminia Aftermath In Galicia - Spain

Overflowing of the Miño river, on January 28, 2025, in Lugo, Galicia, Spain. The squall Herminia has caused numerous damages in Galicia and although the situation begins to improve, in the last hours there are still affectations in the railway traffic and in the transport of estuary, but also there have been falls of trees and branches, floods and around a dozen Galician rivers are still under surveillance. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storm Herminia Aftermath In Galicia - Spain

Storm Herminia Aftermath In Galicia - Spain

Overflowing of the Miño river, on January 28, 2025, in Lugo, Galicia, Spain. The squall Herminia has caused numerous damages in Galicia and although the situation begins to improve, in the last hours there are still affectations in the railway traffic and in the transport of estuary, but also there have been falls of trees and branches, floods and around a dozen Galician rivers are still under surveillance. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storm Herminia Aftermath In Galicia - Spain

Storm Herminia Aftermath In Galicia - Spain

Overflowing of the Miño river, on January 28, 2025, in Lugo, Galicia, Spain. The squall Herminia has caused numerous damages in Galicia and although the situation begins to improve, in the last hours there are still affectations in the railway traffic and in the transport of estuary, but also there have been falls of trees and branches, floods and around a dozen Galician rivers are still under surveillance. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storm Herminia Aftermath In Galicia - Spain

Storm Herminia Aftermath In Galicia - Spain

Overflowing of the Miño river, on January 28, 2025, in Lugo, Galicia, Spain. The squall Herminia has caused numerous damages in Galicia and although the situation begins to improve, in the last hours there are still affectations in the railway traffic and in the transport of estuary, but also there have been falls of trees and branches, floods and around a dozen Galician rivers are still under surveillance. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storm Herminia Aftermath In Galicia - Spain

Storm Herminia Aftermath In Galicia - Spain

Overflowing of the Miño river, on January 28, 2025, in Lugo, Galicia, Spain. The squall Herminia has caused numerous damages in Galicia and although the situation begins to improve, in the last hours there are still affectations in the railway traffic and in the transport of estuary, but also there have been falls of trees and branches, floods and around a dozen Galician rivers are still under surveillance. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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