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UK: Double-Decker Buses Crash in London’s Elephant and Castle, Causing Major Delays

Two double-decker buses collided near Southwark Playhouse in London on a busy street in Elephant and Castle, causing major travel disruption on Wednesday, February 18. Emergency crews responded after one bus struck the rear of another. London Fire Brigade said part of a nearby building was slightly damaged, and firefighters assisted paramedics in treating patients at the scene.

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Heavy Rain Storms in California Leave Three Dead

A vehicle runs on a waterlogged road near Wrightwood, San Bernardino County, California, the United States, December 25, 2025. Powerful winter storms have left at least four people dead and caused widespread damage across the U.S. state of California over the Christmas holiday week. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinha/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain Storms in California Leave Three Dead

A vehicle runs on a waterlogged road near Wrightwood, San Bernardino County, California, the United States, December 25, 2025. Powerful winter storms have left at least four people dead and caused widespread damage across the U.S. state of California over the Christmas holiday week. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinha/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Hail and Heavy Rain Hit Malaga’s Axarquía Region on Christmas Eve

On December 24 (Christmas Eve), a storm bringing heavy rain and hail struck the Axarquía region of Málaga province in southern Spain. In several coastal and inland towns, the ground and even the beaches were covered in white, and a waterspout was also sighted offshore near Chilches. Authorities issued an amber warning for heavy rain and activated an emergency flood prevention plan. Traffic was disrupted on the A-7 motorway due to poor visibility and slippery road conditions, with some sections closed. Reports included localized flooding of homes and roads, as well as minor collisions, but no major damage has been confirmed so far.

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US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues

Days of record-breaking flooding in western and central Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Thursday, December 11, shows flooding on Old Snohomish Monroe Road.

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Brazil: Fireworks Warehouse Explosion Causes Damage in São Paulo

At least one person was killed and several others injured when a warehouse storing fireworks exploded in the Tatuapé neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil, on Thursday evening, November 13. The powerful detonation caused significant damage to nearby residential buildings and prompted a road closure.

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Spain: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding in Extremadura

Heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds caused significant disruption in Spain’s Extremadura region on Wednesday, November 5. The city of Cáceres was particularly hard hit, receiving 18 liters of rain in just half an hour, which led to localized flooding, fallen branches, and damage to cars and businesses. Due to an orange alert for rain issued by AEMET, all afternoon academic activities at the University of Extremadura were suspended.

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Damage After Typhoon Ragasa - China

Workers repair a damaged road in Yangjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province, September 25, 2025. More than 2.16 million local residents had been relocated in south China's Guangdong Province as of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, in response to Typhoon Ragasa, which made landfall in the province at about 5 p.m. Typhoon Ragasa, the 18th typhoon of this year, with maximum wind force near its center reaching 40 meters per second, churned ashore at Hailing Island in the city of Yangjiang in Guangdong, according to the provincial meteorological observatory. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damage After Typhoon Ragasa - China

Workers clear fallen trees on a road in Yangjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province, September 25, 2025. More than 2.16 million local residents had been relocated in south China's Guangdong Province as of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, in response to Typhoon Ragasa, which made landfall in the province at about 5 p.m. Typhoon Ragasa, the 18th typhoon of this year, with maximum wind force near its center reaching 40 meters per second, churned ashore at Hailing Island in the city of Yangjiang in Guangdong, according to the provincial meteorological observatory. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Storms Hit Western Massachusetts, Leave Damage Across Different Areas

Severe storms hit western Massachusetts on Saturday, September 7, triggering tornado warnings and leaving damage across multiple communities. Fallen trees, power outages, road closures, and hazards were reported in Southampton, Belchertown, Holyoke, Granby, Easthampton, and South Hadley.

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Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

An injured boy is carried by military personnel to a helicopter for evacuation to a hospital in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025. The airlift is part of ongoing rescue efforts following a powerful earthquake that killed around 800 people and injured more than 2,500, according to the Taliban government. With many remote areas inaccessible by road, military helicopters are playing a vital role in reaching survivors and transporting the wounded to medical facilities. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Loose Horse Crashes Into Car on Highway in Shandong

A driver was driving along Provincial Highway 241 in Tai’an, Shandong, on June 1 when a frightened, unattended horse suddenly bolted onto the road and crashed into her vehicle, leaving it heavily damaged.

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Monsoons Flood in India

A man walks through a flooded road on the banks of the Ganges river in Prayagraj, India on August 26, 2025, as water levels of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers rose following monsoon rainfalls. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoons Flood in India

Children play near a flooded road on the banks of the Ganges river in Prayagraj, India on August 26, 2025, as water levels of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers rose following monsoon rainfalls. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monsoons Flood in India

A man walks through a flooded road on the banks of the Ganges river in Prayagraj, India on August 26, 2025, as water levels of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers rose following monsoon rainfalls. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Torrential Rain Kills at Least 30 People in China

Members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army repair a damaged road in Jizhou District of north China's Tianjin, July 28, 2025. The Chinese People's Liberation Army, the People's Armed Police Force and local militias have deployed troops to join disaster relief efforts in China's flood-stricken areas. Recently, persistent heavy rainfall has battered eastern, northern and northeastern China, triggering floods and geological disasters that have resulted in significant casualties and property damage. Photo by Chen Yuanhao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Heavy Rain in Newark Valley, NY Leads to Flash Flooding

Heavy rains and flooding threatened Tioga and Broome counties in New York, with warnings issued for Sunday evening, July 13. This heavy rain caused significant damage and temporarily shut down Route 38 in Newark Valley for several hours. A state of emergency has been declared in Newark Valley.

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US: Brush Fire Breaks Out in Maili, Prompting Evacuation

A brush fire broke out on Sunday, July 6, near 87-253 Paakea Road in Maili. It burnt 95 acres and prompted an evacuation, which was lifted later. 2 homes were damaged by the flame with no injuries reported.

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US: Damaging Storms Sweep Through Alabama

Storms rolled through Alabama on Saturday, June 7, causing damage to trees and power lines, widespread power outages, and road closures across several counties.

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US: Damaging Storms Sweep Through Alabama 2

Storms rolled through Alabama on Saturday, June 7, causing damage to trees and power lines, widespread power outages, and road closures across several counties.

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US: Woodland Grass Fire Grows to 100 Acres, Prompting Road Closures

A grass fire sparked by a combine harvester cutting wheat grew to 100 acres in Woodland, California, on Tuesday, June 3. Roads near the affected area were closed, and drivers were advised to avoid the vicinity. No injuries have been reported at the time of writing.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Flooding, Tornado Watches to West Virginia

Intense storms swept through West Virginia on the afternoon of Friday, May 30, submerging roads and leaving thousands without electricity, as officials issued flood alerts and tornado watches.

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Aftermath of The Fire at The Recycling Plant - Paris

Damage at the site of a fire which broke out the day before at the Syctom recycling plant, in the north of Paris, on April 8, 2025. The fire is "not yet extinguished" but its intensity is "really reduced", firefighters said. Flames lit up the night sky and authorities closed part of the main ring road around Paris to allow access to the burning building for fire-fighting vehicles. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of The Fire at The Recycling Plant - Paris

Damage at the site of a fire which broke out the day before at the Syctom recycling plant, in the north of Paris, on April 8, 2025. The fire is "not yet extinguished" but its intensity is "really reduced", firefighters said. Flames lit up the night sky and authorities closed part of the main ring road around Paris to allow access to the burning building for fire-fighting vehicles. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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.

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Smoke And Damages Caused By Hughes Fire - USA

A haze of smoke and ash lingers over the blackened hills of the Angeles National Forest following the Hughes Fire near Santa Clarita, CA, USA on Jan. 23, 2025. Fire crews worked through the night to contain the blaze, which forced temporary road closures and left significant environmental damage. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Smoke And Damages Caused By Hughes Fire - USA

A fallen utility pole blocks a road near the burn area of the Hughes Fire in Santa Clarita, CA, USA on Jan. 23, 2025. High winds and intense heat from the wildfire caused widespread damage to infrastructure, complicating recovery efforts. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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1st anniversary of Noto Peninsula quake

SUZU, Japan, Dec. 27 Kyodo - A vehicle drives on a Detour built on the north shore of Noto Peninsula in Suzu in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 27, 2024, marking full resumption of National Route 249 following its partial closure in the wake of a powerful earthquake in the region on Jan. 1. (Kyodo)

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Palestinians Battle Cold in Refugee Camp - Gaza

Cars and pedestrians navigate through a flooded road near tent camps in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, on December 30, 2024. The severe storms have caused significant damage to the already fragile living conditions in the camp. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Refugees Return Lebanon - Syria

Staff members repair road damage near the Jdeidet Yabous border crossing between Syria and Lebanon on November 27, 2024. Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Refugees Return Lebanon - Syria

Staff members repair road damage near the Jdeidet Yabous border crossing between Syria and Lebanon on November 27, 2024. Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Refugees Return Lebanon - Syria

Staff members repair road damage near the Jdeidet Yabous border crossing between Syria and Lebanon on November 27, 2024. Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Strong Winds From Storm Bert Topple Scaffolding In London

This video shows a scaffolding falling over Bethnal Green Road in London after Storm Bert brought strong winds. Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, gusts, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. By Monday, hundreds of homes had been flooded across parts of the UK. At least 200 flights were cancelled at London Heathrow and five deaths were reported.

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US: Wildfire Rages In Northampton County, PA, Causing Road Closures 2

A wildfire broke out on Blue Mountain in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, November 2, causing several road closures. While no injuries or structural damage have been reported, the fire expanded significantly overnight and continued to grow into the following day. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

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US: Wildfire Rages In Northampton County, PA, Causing Road Closures

A wildfire broke out on Blue Mountain in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, November 2, causing several road closures. No injuries or structural damage have been reported, and the cause of the fire remains unknown.

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Japan: Torrential Rain Causes Flooding And Road Closures In Miyazaki 4

Torrential rain hit Miyazaki Prefecture in the southern Kyushu region on Tuesday, October 22, causing flooding, road closures, and leaving vehicles stranded on flooded roads.

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Japan: Torrential Rain Causes Flooding And Road Closures In Miyazaki

Torrential rain hit Miyazaki Prefecture in the southern Kyushu region on Tuesday, October 22, causing flooding, road closures, and leaving vehicles stranded on flooded roads.

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Japan: Torrential Rain Causes Flooding And Road Closures In Miyazaki 3

Torrential rain hit Miyazaki Prefecture in the southern Kyushu region on Tuesday, October 22, causing flooding, road closures, and leaving vehicles stranded on flooded roads.

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Japan: Torrential Rain Causes Flooding And Road Closures In Miyazaki 2

Torrential rain hit Miyazaki Prefecture in the southern Kyushu region on Tuesday, October 22, causing flooding, road closures, and leaving vehicles stranded on flooded roads.

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France: Car Swept Away By Floodwaters After Heavy Rain In Ardèche

Intense rainfall struck Ardèche, southeast France on Wednesday night, October 16, causing flooding and damage. Météo France issued a red alert for floods in the department. This video shows a vehicle swept away by floodwaters in Saint-Marcel-lès-Annonay.

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US: Dust Storm Reduces Visibility In Idaho-Washington Area, Triggering Multiple Crashes

A dust storm hit around Washington-Idaho border on Friday, October 4. Strong winds with dust caused hazardous road conditions, low visibility, and multiple crashes on US Highway 95 near Genesse, Idaho.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 2

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows a downed tree blocking a road in in Kaohsiung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Brings Gusty Winds And Heavy Rainfall Ahead Of Landfall 4

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung around noon on Thursday, October 3. Even before its formal arrival, the typhoon had already brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall, causing damage such as downed trees and flooding in various cities. Nearly 5,000 households in Kaohsiung were experiencing power outages. This video shows a motorcycle navigating through the flooded Dongxin Road in Keelung, northern Taiwan in the morning.

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US: New Evacuation Orders Issued As Line Fire Flares Up, Threatening San Bernardino, CA 4

Line Fire flared up on Sunday afternoon, September 29, prompting mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings for several communities in the San Bernardino Mountains.

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US: New Evacuation Orders Issued As Line Fire Flares Up, Threatening San Bernardino, CA 3

Line Fire flared up on Sunday afternoon, September 29 prompting mandatory evacuation orders and evacuation warnings for several communities in the San Bernardino Mountains.

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 2

As the rainy season approached, the water level of the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25. It also left damage to infrastructure, with reports of small vehicles unable to pass a section of the road. Local shops and vendors were closed as well.

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

As the rainy season approached, the water level of the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25. It also left damage to infrastructure, with reports of small vehicles unable to pass a section of the road. Local shops and vendors were closed as well.

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France: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Cannes, Bringing Heavy Rains And Hail 2

A severe thunderstorm hit Cannes on Monday, September 23, bringing heavy rain and hail and causing flooding and road closures. A yellow alert was issued for the Alpes-Maritimes and Var departments.

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France: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Cannes, Bringing Heavy Rains And Hail 3

A severe thunderstorm hit Cannes on Monday, September 23, bringing heavy rain and hail and causing flooding and road closures. A yellow alert was issued for the Alpes-Maritimes and Var departments.

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Spain: Torrential Downpour Triggers Flash Flooding In Platja D’Aro, Catalonia

Heavy rain hit the coastal area of northeastern Catalonia on Monday, September 23, causing flash flooding and several road closures in Platja d'Aro.