Spain: Storm Claudia Damages Andalusia, especially in Huelva 2

Storm Claudia began retreating from the Iberian Peninsula on Sunday. November 16, after causing thousands of incidents over the weekend, following several days of heavy rain with accumulations exceeding 200 liters in large areas. The region of Andalusia bore the brunt of the storm, accounting for a total of 1,400 incidents. While serious incidents were largely avoided across the country, the province of Huelva experienced significant flooding on Saturday, November 15.

Spain: Storm Claudia Damages Andalusia, especially in Huelva

Storm Claudia began retreating from the Iberian Peninsula on Sunday. November 16, after causing thousands of incidents over the weekend, following several days of heavy rain with accumulations exceeding 200 liters in large areas. The region of Andalusia bore the brunt of the storm, accounting for a total of 1,400 incidents. While serious incidents were largely avoided across the country, the province of Huelva experienced significant flooding on Saturday, November 15.

Subsidized Homes Fail Wind Test - Indonesia

Subsidized Homes Fail Wind Test - Indonesia

Amid pouring rain and flooding, a motorcyclist passes a completely collapsed roof in the USU Residence III subsidized housing complex, Patumbak, Deli Serdang, Indonesia on Friday, September 26, 2025. The severe damage suffered by dozens of houses raises serious questions about the quality and resilience of subsidized building structures to strong winds. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Subsidized Homes Fail Wind Test - Indonesia

Subsidized Homes Fail Wind Test - Indonesia

Amid pouring rain and flooding, a motorcyclist passes a completely collapsed roof in the USU Residence III subsidized housing complex, Patumbak, Deli Serdang, Indonesia on Friday, September 26, 2025. The severe damage suffered by dozens of houses raises serious questions about the quality and resilience of subsidized building structures to strong winds. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Subsidized Homes Fail Wind Test - Indonesia

Subsidized Homes Fail Wind Test - Indonesia

Amid pouring rain and flooding, a motorcyclist passes a completely collapsed roof in the USU Residence III subsidized housing complex, Patumbak, Deli Serdang, Indonesia on Friday, September 26, 2025. The severe damage suffered by dozens of houses raises serious questions about the quality and resilience of subsidized building structures to strong winds. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Flash Flooding Prompts Evacuations, Closures in Pittsburgh Area

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding across the Pittsburgh region on Friday, June 6, prompting evacuations, road closures, and rescues in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. While no serious injuries were reported, the severe weather led to power outages and significant disruptions.

US: Flash Flooding Prompts Evacuations, Closures in Pittsburgh Area 2

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding across the Pittsburgh region on Friday, June 6, prompting evacuations, road closures, and rescues in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. While no serious injuries were reported, the severe weather led to power outages and significant disruptions.

UK: Widespread Flooding Hits Greater Manchester Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate 6

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day, forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident. The River Mersey reached its highest levels in 66 years and burst its banks. Around 400 homes were evacuated, and 500 people, including asylum seekers, were rescued from the Britannia Country Park Hotel.

UK: Widespread Flooding Hits Greater Manchester Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate 7

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day, forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident. The River Mersey reached its highest levels in 66 years and burst its banks. Around 400 homes were evacuated, and 500 people, including asylum seekers, were rescued from the Britannia Country Park Hotel.

UK: Widespread Flooding Hits Greater Manchester Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate 8

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day, forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident. The River Mersey reached its highest levels in 66 years and burst its banks. Around 400 homes were evacuated, and 500 people, including asylum seekers, were rescued from the Britannia Country Park Hotel.

UK: Widespread Flooding Hits Greater Manchester Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate 5

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident.

UK: Widespread Flooding Hits Greater Manchester Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate 4

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident.

UK: Widespread Flooding Hits Greater Manchester Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate 2

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident.

UK: Widespread Flooding Hits Greater Manchester Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate 3

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident.

UK: Widespread Flooding Hits Greater Manchester Forcing Hundreds To Evacuate

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across Greater Manchester on New Year's Day forcing at least 13,000 people to evacuate. Emergency services declared a major incident.

Why EU's tariff hikes on Chinese EVs are unjustified

STORY: Why EU's tariff hikes on Chinese EVs are unjustified SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:02 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building 2. STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: The European Commission (EC) has unveiled its plan to levy provisional additional tariffs of up to 38.1 percent on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). The move is founded on unsubstantiated claims, sparking serious concerns over trade protectionism and the application of double standards. The tariff hikes came eight months after the EC self-initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into battery electric vehicles imported from China. The move was prompted by the EC's accusations that China was "flooding" the bloc with cheaper electric vehicles as a result of "overproduction," which the EC attributed to significant state subsidies in China. However, the rationale justifying the tariff increase seems far from c

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-RAINFALL (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-RAINFALL (CN)

(230908) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a cordoned-off crossroad in Panyu District of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 8, 2023. Affected by the residual cloud system outside Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, and monsoon, many cities and counties in the Pearl River Delta region has experienced torrential rains since Thursday, with extremely heavy rainstorm lashing some areas. According to the monitoring of the meteorological observatory of Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong, from 8:00 a.m. Thursday to 3:00 a.m. Friday, the city witnessed this year's strongest rainstorm, reaching a particularly serious level. The flood, drought and typhoon control headquarters of south China's Guangdong Province updated the emergency response for heavy rain-triggered flooding from Level IV to Level II, the second-highest level, at 1:30 a.m. Friday. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-RAINFALL (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-RAINFALL (CN)

(230908) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members clean up sewerage facilities in Panyu District of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 8, 2023. Affected by the residual cloud system outside Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, and monsoon, many cities and counties in the Pearl River Delta region has experienced torrential rains since Thursday, with extremely heavy rainstorm lashing some areas. According to the monitoring of the meteorological observatory of Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong, from 8:00 a.m. Thursday to 3:00 a.m. Friday, the city witnessed this year's strongest rainstorm, reaching a particularly serious level. The flood, drought and typhoon control headquarters of south China's Guangdong Province updated the emergency response for heavy rain-triggered flooding from Level IV to Level II, the second-highest level, at 1:30 a.m. Friday. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-RAINFALL (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-RAINFALL (CN)

(230908) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man carrying his child wades through floodwater on a flooded road in Panyu District of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 8, 2023. Affected by the residual cloud system outside Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, and monsoon, many cities and counties in the Pearl River Delta region has experienced torrential rains since Thursday, with extremely heavy rainstorm lashing some areas. According to the monitoring of the meteorological observatory of Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong, from 8:00 a.m. Thursday to 3:00 a.m. Friday, the city witnessed this year's strongest rainstorm, reaching a particularly serious level. The flood, drought and typhoon control headquarters of south China's Guangdong Province updated the emergency response for heavy rain-triggered flooding from Level IV to Level II, the second-highest level, at 1:30 a.m. Friday. (Xinhua/Li Jiale)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-RAINFALL (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-RAINFALL (CN)

(230908) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members fence off a manhole on a flooded road in Panyu District of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 8, 2023. Affected by the residual cloud system outside Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, and monsoon, many cities and counties in the Pearl River Delta region has experienced torrential rains since Thursday, with extremely heavy rainstorm lashing some areas. According to the monitoring of the meteorological observatory of Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong, from 8:00 a.m. Thursday to 3:00 a.m. Friday, the city witnessed this year's strongest rainstorm, reaching a particularly serious level. The flood, drought and typhoon control headquarters of south China's Guangdong Province updated the emergency response for heavy rain-triggered flooding from Level IV to Level II, the second-highest level, at 1:30 a.m. Friday. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-RAINFALL (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-RAINFALL (CN)

(230908) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A rescue vehicle runs on a flooded road in Panyu District of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 8, 2023. Affected by the residual cloud system outside Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, and monsoon, many cities and counties in the Pearl River Delta region has experienced torrential rains since Thursday, with extremely heavy rainstorm lashing some areas. According to the monitoring of the meteorological observatory of Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong, from 8:00 a.m. Thursday to 3:00 a.m. Friday, the city witnessed this year's strongest rainstorm, reaching a particularly serious level. The flood, drought and typhoon control headquarters of south China's Guangdong Province updated the emergency response for heavy rain-triggered flooding from Level IV to Level II, the second-highest level, at 1:30 a.m. Friday. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-RAINFALL (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-RAINFALL (CN)

(230908) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A deliveryman rides on a flooded road in Panyu District of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 8, 2023. Affected by the residual cloud system outside Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, and monsoon, many cities and counties in the Pearl River Delta region has experienced torrential rains since Thursday, with extremely heavy rainstorm lashing some areas. According to the monitoring of the meteorological observatory of Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong, from 8:00 a.m. Thursday to 3:00 a.m. Friday, the city witnessed this year's strongest rainstorm, reaching a particularly serious level. The flood, drought and typhoon control headquarters of south China's Guangdong Province updated the emergency response for heavy rain-triggered flooding from Level IV to Level II, the second-highest level, at 1:30 a.m. Friday. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-RAINFALL (CN)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-GUANGZHOU-RAINFALL (CN)

(230908) -- GUANGZHOU, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers remove fallen trees in Panyu District of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 8, 2023. Affected by the residual cloud system outside Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, and monsoon, many cities and counties in the Pearl River Delta region has experienced torrential rains since Thursday, with extremely heavy rainstorm lashing some areas. According to the monitoring of the meteorological observatory of Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong, from 8:00 a.m. Thursday to 3:00 a.m. Friday, the city witnessed this year's strongest rainstorm, reaching a particularly serious level. The flood, drought and typhoon control headquarters of south China's Guangdong Province updated the emergency response for heavy rain-triggered flooding from Level IV to Level II, the second-highest level, at 1:30 a.m. Friday. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Several people help clean up homes affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous rail lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

A vehicle carries objects and furniture from homes affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high atmospheric levels (DANA) that passed over the Peninsula this weekend has left at least four people dead, another three people still missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous railroad lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Several people help clean up homes affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous rail lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

A person with a tractor helps in the cleanup of homes affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high atmospheric levels (DANA) that has passed over the Peninsula this weekend has left at least four people dead, another three people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous railroad lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Several people help clean up homes affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous rail lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Objects and furniture from homes affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high atmospheric levels (DANA) that has passed over the Peninsula this weekend has left at least four people dead, another three people still missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous railroad lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

One of the areas affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous railroad lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

A vehicle affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous rail lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

One of the areas affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous railroad lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Several people help clean up homes affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous rail lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

A vehicle affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous rail lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

A vehicle affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous rail lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

A vehicle affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous rail lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

One of the areas affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous railroad lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

One of the areas affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous railroad lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

One of the areas affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous railroad lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

One of the areas affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous railroad lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

One of the areas affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous railroad lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Bridge collapsed due to flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high atmospheric levels (DANA) that has passed over the Peninsula this weekend has left at least four people dead, another three people still missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous railroad lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

Heavy Storms Cause Severe Damage - Spain

One of the areas affected by flooding caused by the DANA, on September 5, 2023, in Villamanta, Madrid, Spain. The isolated depression in high levels of the atmosphere (DANA) that has passed this weekend by the Peninsula has left at least four people dead, three other people who remain missing, dozens of people evacuated from their homes, road closures, delays and cancellations of numerous railroad lines and air flights. It has also caused serious material damage for which many municipalities are already considering requesting the declaration of an area affected by a Civil Protection emergency. The Civil Guard continues with the search for the 83-year-old man swept away by the current in Villamanta and the middle-aged man swept away with his family by the Alberche river. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

New school semester kicks off in China's flood-ravaged regions

STORY: New school semester kicks off in China's flood-ravaged regions DATELINE: Sept. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of students 2. various of flood-hit places in China 3. various of students 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHOU WENHONG, Parent 5. various of Shuangta Middle School 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WEI CHANGCHUN, Principal of Shuangta Middle School 7. various of Shulan City in northeast China's Jilin Province 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHAN YONGGANG, Principal of Qingsong Central School 9. various of Qingsong Central School STORYLINE: Primary and middle schools in areas impacted by the recent flooding disasters in China have started the fall semester as scheduled. Heavy floods triggered by two typhoons swept across large swathes of China this summer, resulting in serious casualties and significant damage to properties, public infrastructure and crops. According to the Beijing Municipal Education Commission, there were 275 flood-ravaged schools and kin

UN official praises Chinese peacekeepers for DRC humanitarian mission

STORY: UN official praises Chinese peacekeepers for DRC humanitarian mission DATELINE: July 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Kinshasa CATEGORY: MILITARY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of inauguration ceremony in Kalehe, DR Congo 2. various of a humanitarian project carried out by Chinese peacekeepers in Kalehe, DR Congo 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MAX DESIR, Head of local civil engineering service of MONUSCO STORYLINE: A United Nations official on Tuesday praised the "unity" shown by Chinese peacekeepers in a humanitarian mission in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Bintou Keita, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the DRC, made the remarks at the inauguration ceremony of a temporary bridge. The bridge spans the Luzira River in the Kalehe territory of the South Kivu province. The area was stricken by heavy rains and flooding in May, causing serious casualties. The bridge was built by the engineers of the 26th Chinese contingent under the order of a UN mission in the DRC. T

People in Bangkok prepare for serious flooding

People in Bangkok prepare for serious flooding

BANGKOK, Thailand - People travel by truck on an inundated road in the Don Muang district of northern Bangkok on Oct. 24, 2011. Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra issued a warning the previous night that serious flooding in six northern Bangkok districts including Don Muang is likely.

Road near Thai airport inundated

Road near Thai airport inundated

BANGKOK, Thailand - Photo shows an inundated road near Don Muang airport in northern Bangkok on Oct. 24, 2011. Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra issued a warning the previous night that serious flooding in six northern Bangkok districts including Don Muang is likely.

Egypt scientists say rising groundwater endangers monuments

Egypt scientists say rising groundwater endangers monuments

GIZA, Egypt - Groundwater in Cairo's Giza Plateau is coming closer to the foundations, columns and walls of antiquities, threatening structural damage. In some areas, flooding has already begun, with an Egyptologist pointing out serious damage to archaeological excavation works. The photo was taken on Dec. 25.

Egypt scientists say rising groundwater endangers monuments

Egypt scientists say rising groundwater endangers monuments

GIZA, Egypt - Groundwater in Cairo's Giza Plateau is coming closer to the foundations, columns and walls of antiquities, threatening structural damage. In some areas, flooding has already begun, with an Egyptologist pointing out serious damage to archaeological excavation works. The photo was taken on Dec. 25.

Powerful typhoon Noru slams Philippines, killing 6

STORY: Powerful typhoon Noru slams Philippines, killing 6 DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YANG YUNQI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of aerial footage of the flooded Bulacan province 3. various of the flooded Bulacan province 4. SOUNDBITE (Tagalog): Bulacan resident STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YANG YUNQI, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now in Bulacan province, the Philippines, this is the place where the typhoon Noru has dealt quite a blow, as there is a serious flooding issue right now. As you can see behind me, a lot of the houses are still submerged in flood water, and there is a constant inflow of firefighters and rescuers who are here to help. More details of the casualties and loss of properties are still going to emerge as the country reels from the super typhoon." Super typhoon Noru slammed Luzon island in the Philippines with heavy rainfall and winds since Sunday afternoon, leaving six people dead and six others missing, as