Portugal: Storm Kristin Triggers Deadly Floods and Landslides, Leaving 850,000 Without Power

Storm Kristin has left at least five dead and caused widespread devastation across central and northern Portugal. Labeled an 'extreme climatic event' by the government, the storm brought hurricane-force winds that triggered over 3,300 emergency incidents and knocked out power to 855,000 residents on Wednesday, January 28. While the peak has passed, major rail lines remain suspended and hundreds of thousands of homes are still without electricity as cleanup efforts continue.

UK: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding and Travel Chaos 2

Storm Chandra is sweeping across the UK with heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread flooding and major travel disruption. Amber rain warnings are in force across parts of south-west England, with dozens of roads closed, rail services disrupted, and a red flood warning issued for the River Otter in Devon. Nearly 100 flood warnings are active in England. Emergency crews have rescued motorists from floodwaters, and authorities are urging the public to avoid travel as conditions worsen on already saturated ground.

UK: Storm Chandra Pounds Cornwall With Fierce Winds and Coastal Waves

Storm Chandra is sweeping across the UK with strong winds and heavy rain, causing flooding, travel disruptions, and dangerous coastal conditions. In Cornwall, massive waves have been crashing onto the shore, while inland areas in south-west England face road closures, rail disruptions, and localized flooding. Emergency services are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid travel where possible.

UK: Storm Chandra Triggers Flooding and Travel Chaos

Storm Chandra is sweeping across the UK with heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread flooding and major travel disruption. Amber rain warnings are in force across parts of south-west England, with dozens of roads closed, rail services disrupted, and a red flood warning issued for the River Otter in Devon. Nearly 100 flood warnings are active in England. Emergency crews have rescued motorists from floodwaters, and authorities are urging the public to avoid travel as conditions worsen on already saturated ground.

UK: Major Rail Disruption After Fire Breaks Out Near Tracks of Peckham Station

Around 15 firefighters tackled a track fire between Queen’s Road Peckham and South Bermondsey on Tuesday night, January 13. While a small section of the track was destroyed, no injuries were reported and the Peckham Station was safely evacuated. The incident caused major disruption to London Overground and Southern services, though normal service has since resumed.

India: Plane Takes Off Amid Dense Fog at Delhi Airport

Dense fog over the past several days has continued to disrupt air and rail travel across parts of India, with conditions peaking on Monday, December 29, when Delhi’s IGI Airport saw 128 flight cancellations, dozens of delays, and several diversions as visibility dropped to around 125 meters. Fog has affected airports across north and eastern India and delayed many trains, prompting weather authorities to issue orange alerts for Delhi-NCR and nearby states and warn of continued disruption into the New Year. This video was filmed from inside a plane taking off from Delhi’s IGI Airport amid dense fog on December 29, 2025.

UK: London Euston Station Evacuated After Security Alert

Euston Station in London was evacuated Thursday afternoon, October 2, over a suspicious item, halting rail services. British Transport Police cordoned off the area, with emergency vehicles on site, as hundreds of people were forced to leave the station.

RECAP: Record Rain Batters Tokyo as Chiba Sees Tornado-Like Event

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused extreme weather across the Kanto region on Thursday, September 11. In Tokyo, Setagaya Ward recorded 92.0 mm of rain and Ota Ward 88.5 mm in just one hour, with some central areas receiving over 100 mm. The intense downpours disrupted rail and airport services and caused rivers including the Yazawa and Tachiai to overflow. Meanwhile, in Chiba Prefecture, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

UK: Storm Floris Slams Scotland With Strong Winds, Travel and Power Disrupted 3

Storm Floris swept through Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and northern England on Monday, August 4, bringing unseasonably strong winds of up to 90 mph. In Scotland, the storm toppled trees, damaged rail lines, cut power to tens of thousands of homes, and forced the cancellation of several Edinburgh Fringe Festival events. Crews and helicopters worked to clear debris and restore services, but disruption continues. An amber warning remained in place, and the government urged people to stay safe and avoid travel.

UK: Storm Floris Slams Scotland With Strong Winds, Travel and Power Disrupted 4

Storm Floris swept through Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and northern England on Monday, August 4, bringing unseasonably strong winds of up to 90 mph. In Scotland, the storm toppled trees, damaged rail lines, cut power to tens of thousands of homes, and forced the cancellation of several Edinburgh Fringe Festival events. Crews and helicopters worked to clear debris and restore services, but disruption continues. An amber warning remained in place, and the government urged people to stay safe and avoid travel.

UK: Storm Floris Slams Scotland With Strong Winds, Travel and Power Disrupted

Storm Floris swept through Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and northern England on Monday, August 4, bringing unseasonably strong winds of up to 90 mph. In Scotland, the storm toppled trees, damaged rail lines, and cut power to tens of thousands of homes. Crews and helicopters worked to clear debris and restore services, but disruption continues. An amber warning was in place, and the government urged people to stay safe and avoid travel.

UK: Storm Floris Slams Scotland With Strong Winds, Travel and Power Disrupted 2

Storm Floris swept through Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and northern England on Monday, August 4, bringing unseasonably strong winds of up to 90 mph. In Scotland, the storm toppled trees, damaged rail lines, cut power to tens of thousands of homes, and forced the cancellation of several Edinburgh Fringe Festival events. Crews and helicopters worked to clear debris and restore services, but disruption continues. An amber warning remained in place, and the government urged people to stay safe and avoid travel.

High-speed rail network disrupted in France

PARIS, France, July 26 Kyodo - Police officers patrol in Gare du Nord train station in Paris on July 26, 2024, as France's high-speed TGV network was paralyzed following what officials described as "criminal actions" ahead of the Paris Olympic opening cerruptionemony later in the day. (Kyodo)

Paris 2024: Vandalism Disrupts High Speed Train Service Ahead Of Olympics Opening Ceremony

France's high-speed TGV rail network was disrupted on Friday, July 26, just hours ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony. Rail operator SNCF said that acts of vandalism including arson caused the disruption that affected around 800,000 passengers.

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver 5

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20, sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire. This video was taken by a dashboard camera while crossing the bridge.

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver 6

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20, sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire.

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver 2

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20 sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire.

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20 sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire.

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver 4

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20 sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire.

Canada: Large Fire Breaks Out On Old Rail Bridge In Metro Vancouver 3

An old unused rail bridge caught fire in Richmond, British Columbia on Thursday evening, June 20 sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Metro Vancouver. The nearby Oak Street bridge was closed in both directions while firefighters fought the fire.

NATO exercise to cause disruption to passenger flights, raising concerns in Germany

STORY: NATO exercise to cause disruption to passenger flights, raising concerns in Germany DATELINE: June 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: FRANKFURT, Germany CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of Frankfurt Airport and Frankfurt Airport's air-rail intermodal transport hub 2. Various of NATO military activity STORYLINE: A massive NATO exercise that kicked off on Monday is set to cause major disruptions to passenger flights in Germany, raising concerns among air travelers. Jens Bischof, chief of Lufthansa Group's low-cost airline Eurowings, said he was concerned about the fallout of the exercise, which had led to the closure and heavy restriction of a large swath of German airspace. The military drill, known as "Air Defender 23", is the biggest ever NATO air force deployment exercise involving 10,000 military personnel and 250 combat aircraft from 25 nations including the United States. It will last until June 23. The two-week-drill will be carried out mainly in German airspace. The conseq

BRITAIN-LONDON-CHRISTMAS SEASON-STRIKES

BRITAIN-LONDON-CHRISTMAS SEASON-STRIKES

(221218) -- LONDON, Dec. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Self-service ticket machines are seen at King's Cross railway station in London, Britain, Dec. 17, 2022. The United Kingdom (UK) faces weeks of massive strikes during the Christmas season by transport and postal workers, nurses, and border guards. A wave of industrial action began on Tuesday, with more than 40,000 members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) walking out for 48 hours. Three more weeks of disruption are set to follow. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Massive strikes to hit Britain during Christmas season" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-CHRISTMAS SEASON-STRIKES

BRITAIN-LONDON-CHRISTMAS SEASON-STRIKES

(221218) -- LONDON, Dec. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A notice of strike is seen at King's Cross railway station in London, Britain, Dec. 17, 2022. The United Kingdom (UK) faces weeks of massive strikes during the Christmas season by transport and postal workers, nurses, and border guards. A wave of industrial action began on Tuesday, with more than 40,000 members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) walking out for 48 hours. Three more weeks of disruption are set to follow. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Massive strikes to hit Britain during Christmas season" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-CHRISTMAS SEASON-STRIKES

BRITAIN-LONDON-CHRISTMAS SEASON-STRIKES

(221218) -- LONDON, Dec. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A passenger walks at King's Cross railway station in London, Britain, Dec. 17, 2022. The United Kingdom (UK) faces weeks of massive strikes during the Christmas season by transport and postal workers, nurses, and border guards. A wave of industrial action began on Tuesday, with more than 40,000 members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) walking out for 48 hours. Three more weeks of disruption are set to follow. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Massive strikes to hit Britain during Christmas season" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-CHRISTMAS SEASON-STRIKES

BRITAIN-LONDON-CHRISTMAS SEASON-STRIKES

(221218) -- LONDON, Dec. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People are seen at King's Cross railway station in London, Britain, Dec. 17, 2022. The United Kingdom (UK) faces weeks of massive strikes during the Christmas season by transport and postal workers, nurses, and border guards. A wave of industrial action began on Tuesday, with more than 40,000 members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) walking out for 48 hours. Three more weeks of disruption are set to follow. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Massive strikes to hit Britain during Christmas season" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-CHRISTMAS SEASON-STRIKES

BRITAIN-LONDON-CHRISTMAS SEASON-STRIKES

(221218) -- LONDON, Dec. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A passenger walks at King's Cross railway station in London, Britain, Dec. 17, 2022. The United Kingdom (UK) faces weeks of massive strikes during the Christmas season by transport and postal workers, nurses, and border guards. A wave of industrial action began on Tuesday, with more than 40,000 members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) walking out for 48 hours. Three more weeks of disruption are set to follow. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Massive strikes to hit Britain during Christmas season" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-CHRISTMAS SEASON-STRIKES

BRITAIN-LONDON-CHRISTMAS SEASON-STRIKES

(221218) -- LONDON, Dec. 18, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A notice of strike is seen next to a Christmas tree at King's Cross railway station in London, Britain, Dec. 17, 2022. The United Kingdom (UK) faces weeks of massive strikes during the Christmas season by transport and postal workers, nurses, and border guards. A wave of industrial action began on Tuesday, with more than 40,000 members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) walking out for 48 hours. Three more weeks of disruption are set to follow. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Massive strikes to hit Britain during Christmas season" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIL STRIKE-TRAIN SERVICES-DISRUPTION

BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIL STRIKE-TRAIN SERVICES-DISRUPTION

(220727) -- LONDON, July 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A boy stands with a woman at King's Cross railway station in London, Britain, on July 27, 2022. More than 40,000 railway workers across Britain are taking a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, bringing another day of widespread delays and cancellations. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIL STRIKE-TRAIN SERVICES-DISRUPTION

BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIL STRIKE-TRAIN SERVICES-DISRUPTION

(220727) -- LONDON, July 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A passenger stands at King's Cross railway station in London, Britain, on July 27, 2022. More than 40,000 railway workers across Britain are taking a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, bringing another day of widespread delays and cancellations. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIL STRIKE-TRAIN SERVICES-DISRUPTION

BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIL STRIKE-TRAIN SERVICES-DISRUPTION

(220727) -- LONDON, July 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A notice of some routes unavailable due to a strike is seen on a ticket machine at King's Cross railway station in London, Britain, on July 27, 2022. More than 40,000 railway workers across Britain are taking a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, bringing another day of widespread delays and cancellations. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIL STRIKE-TRAIN SERVICES-DISRUPTION

BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIL STRIKE-TRAIN SERVICES-DISRUPTION

(220727) -- LONDON, July 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks past ticket machines at King's Cross railway station in London, Britain, on July 27, 2022. More than 40,000 railway workers across Britain are taking a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, bringing another day of widespread delays and cancellations. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIL STRIKE-TRAIN SERVICES-DISRUPTION

BRITAIN-LONDON-RAIL STRIKE-TRAIN SERVICES-DISRUPTION

(220727) -- LONDON, July 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People stand next to ticket machines with notices of some routes unavailable due to a strike at King's Cross railway station in London, Britain, on July 27, 2022. More than 40,000 railway workers across Britain are taking a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, bringing another day of widespread delays and cancellations. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

UK's biggest rail strike in 30 years causes major disruption

STORY: UK's biggest rail strike in 30 years causes major disruption DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of train stations and railways closed 2. various of underground stations closed STORYLINE: After last-ditch talks between unions and rail operators broke down in London on Monday, the United Kingdom's (UK) National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) gave the go-ahead on Tuesday to the country's biggest rail strikes in 30 years that are expected to cause massive disruptions to rail services in England, Scotland and Wales. Only about 20 percent of passenger trains were scheduled to run after staff walked off the job at 12 midnight on Tuesday. The walkouts will continue on Thursday and Saturday this week, affecting millions of passengers. More than 40,000 RMT union members, including guards, catering staff, signalers and track maintenance workers take part in the labor action. The RMT is in a dispute with the rail operators ove

M5.2 quake shakes Tokyo

M5.2 quake shakes Tokyo

Yohei Hasegawa, a Japan Meteorological Agency official in charge of monitoring earthquakes and tsunamis, attends a press conference in Tokyo after a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 jolted Tokyo and surrounding areas early Sept. 12, 2015. More than 10 people sustained injuries, while rail services in Tokyo suffered minor disruption. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo