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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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Spain: Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Travel Disruptions in A Coruña

Heavy rainfall on Tuesday afternoon, October 21, caused widespread traffic disruptions and flooding throughout the city of A Coruña. The sheer volume of rain in a short period led to significant traffic problems, particularly on the seafront promenade. The A Coruña Fire Brigade was called upon to intervene and unblock drains near the roundabout after the Eirís tunnel. This video shows the water leaking from the ceiling at a sports center in A Sardiñeira.

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Spain: Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Landslides in Parts of Catalonia

Heavy storms and rainfall of over 100 liters per square meter caused significant disruption in Catalonia on Sunday, September 21. The storms led to the collapse of access routes in some areas, the evacuation of 27 people from a cable railway, flight cancelation and road closures. In Sant Quintí de Mediona, a car was swept away by floodwaters, leaving two people missing. The body of a child has been found, and the search for their father is ongoing.

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US: Heavy Rain Sweeps Florida Amid Stationary Front and Low-Pressure System

Moist air is flowing into Florida due to a stationary front and a low-pressure system, bringing widespread heavy rain across the state. On Saturday, August 23, significant rainfall was observed statewide, with several inches recorded along the west coast and in the southwest.

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Torrential Rain Kills at Least 30 People in China

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force transporting supplies to Liulimiao Town of Huairou District, Beijing, capital of China, 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 Yan Tongshuai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Torrential Rain Kills at Least 30 People in China

Members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army conduct disaster relief work at night 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 Di Bowen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Torrential Rain Kills at Least 30 People in China

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army arriving to repair damaged roads at a village in Luanping County, Chengde City, north China's Hebei Province, July 29, 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 Hou Yuchun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Torrential Rain Kills at Least 30 People in China

Members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the local militia transfer an injured senior citizen in Xiaying Town, Jizhou District of north China's Tianjin, July 29, 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 Ma Shuai/Xinhua/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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Torrential Rain Kills at Least 30 People in China

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force building a dike in Miyun District, Beijing, capital of China, 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 Su Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pakistan Heat Strains Water Resources - Pakistan

People walk on the exposed dry bed of Rawal Dam after a significant drop in water levels due to record low rainfall, in Islamabad, Pakistan on June 16, 2025. The Rawal, Simli, and Khanpur dams — crucial for water supply to Islamabad and Rawalpindi — are nearing critically low levels as authorities brace for potential shortages ahead of the delayed monsoon. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pakistan Heat Strains Water Resources - Pakistan

People walk on the exposed dry bed of Rawal Dam after a significant drop in water levels due to record low rainfall, in Islamabad, Pakistan on June 16, 2025. The Rawal, Simli, and Khanpur dams — crucial for water supply to Islamabad and Rawalpindi — are nearing critically low levels as authorities brace for potential shortages ahead of the delayed monsoon. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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.

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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.

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Brazil: Thunderstorm Causes Widespread Power Outages In São Paulo 2

A strong storm battered São Paulo on Tuesday, February 18, bringing heavy rain, hail, and widespread power outages. Approximately 275,000 homes were left without electricity.

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Brazil: Thunderstorm Causes Widespread Power Outages In São Paulo

A strong storm battered San Paulo on Tuesday, February 18 bringing, heavy rain, hail, and widespread power outages. Approximately 800,000 residents were left without electricity.

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India: Heavy Rain Causes Waterlogging In Delhi

Delhi saw continuous rainfall on Friday, December 27, leading to severe waterlogging and significant traffic congestion in various parts of the city.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Tarragona After Heavy Rainfall 5

Torrential rainfall hit the city of Tarragona from Sunday, November 3, into early Monday, November 4, causing significant flooding in various areas.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Tarragona After Heavy Rainfall 2

Torrential rainfall hit the city of Tarragona from Sunday, November 3, into early Monday, November 4, causing significant flooding in various areas.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Tarragona After Heavy Rainfall 3

Torrential rainfall hit the city of Tarragona from Sunday, November 3, into early Monday, November 4, causing significant flooding in various areas. This video shows the fast-running floodwaters on the street.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Tarragona After Heavy Rainfall 4

Torrential rainfall hit the city of Tarragona from Sunday, November 3, into early Monday, November 4, causing significant flooding in various areas.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Tarragona After Heavy Rainfall

Torrential rainfall hit the city of Tarragona from Sunday, November 3, into early Monday, November 4, causing significant flooding in various areas.

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Hungary: Danube River Floods Unleashed By Heavy Rainfall In Budapest

The Danube River overflowed in Budapest on September 19 due to heavy rainfall. The flood preparedness has been elevated to the highest level, with meteorological services warning of a significant rise in the Danube's water levels.

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China: Ferocious Winds Lash Sanya During Severe Storm

Some areas of Sanya in Hainan were hit by severe storms that brought strong winds and caused significant damage last March 29. The Provincial Meteorological Observatory warned of high occurrence of severe convective weather, reminding Hainan locals to be vigilant against disasters such as hailstorms, thunderstorms, strong winds, intense lightning, short-term heavy rainfall, and tornadoes.

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Japanese rally outside PM residence to protest relaxed arms export control

STORY: Japanese rally outside PM residence to protest relaxed arms export control SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024 DATELINE: March 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:032:48 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Japanese citizens protesting in front of the Japanese prime minister's residence 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): MIZUHO FUKUSHIMA, Head of the Social Democratic Party of Japan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): KOJI SUGIHARA, Representative of a local citizen's group named Network Against Japan Arms Trade STORYLINE: Many Japanese protesters, amid heavy rainfall, gathered on Tuesday in front of the prime minister's residence to rally against the government's eased defense equipment transfer rules and further relaxation of arms export control. Seen as a significant defense policy shift and another step contrary to the country's pacifist constitution, the Japanese government decided at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday to lift the ban on exporting the next-generation fighter jets set to be jointly developed with

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Türkiye's tea yield drops due to insufficient precipitation: media

STORY: Türkiye's tea yield drops due to insufficient precipitation: media DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tea gardens in Türkiye STORYLINE: Turkish authorities projected that tea yield loss in the Black Sea region this year is expected to exceed the average level of the past five years due to climate factors, the Demiroren news agency reported Wednesday. The significant drop this year is due to insufficient rainfall and high temperatures caused by the global warming effects, said the report. Over the last five years, annual yield losses stood at 20 percent, Mehmet Erdogan, president of the Rize Commodity Exchange, told Demiroren. He said works have been going on to determine the precise amount of loss in yield this year, and the amount of tea harvest delivered so far was not promising. In the Turkish Black Sea provinces of Rize, Trabzon, Artvin, and Giresun, the harvest period continues on 830,000 decares (about 83,000 hect

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Severe drought exacerbates humanitarian crisis in war-torn Yemen

STORY: Severe drought exacerbates humanitarian crisis in war-torn Yemen DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of agricultural fields in Yemen STORYLINE: The Yemeni people, already burdened by yearslong turmoil, now face another challenge posed by the unrelenting severe drought. This crisis poses a significant threat to Yemen's agricultural sector, which is a lifeline for millions in this war-torn nation. In the villages on the outskirts of Sanaa, arid and cracked soil and dry wells are a common sight. In Sawan village, about 10 kilometers northeast of the country's capital, the water reservoir has nearly dried up. This year's meager rainfall has driven its water levels dangerously low, casting a menacing shadow over the local villagers heavily reliant on their land. In a recent report, the United Nations (UN) said that climate change-related natural hazards have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in the war-ravaged country, adding tha

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CHINA-JILIN-SHULAN-HEAVY RAIN-AFTERMATH-RECOVERY (CN)

(230817) -- SHULAN, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members rebuild the damaged houses in Mofan Village of Shulan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 16, 2023. Heavy rainfall inflicted significant damage in Shulan City. The local government has ramped up efforts to repair roads, restore power supply, relocate affected people, carry out disinfection and monitor the weather and water quality in order to expedite the recovery of production and daily life for the affected population. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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CHINA-JILIN-SHULAN-HEAVY RAIN-AFTERMATH-RECOVERY (CN)

(230817) -- SHULAN, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members rebuild the damaged houses in Mofan Village of Shulan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 16, 2023. Heavy rainfall inflicted significant damage in Shulan City. The local government has ramped up efforts to repair roads, restore power supply, relocate affected people, carry out disinfection and monitor the weather and water quality in order to expedite the recovery of production and daily life for the affected population. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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CHINA-JILIN-SHULAN-HEAVY RAIN-AFTERMATH-RECOVERY (CN)

(230817) -- SHULAN, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member demolishes and rebuilds the damaged houses in Mofan Village of Shulan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 16, 2023. Heavy rainfall inflicted significant damage in Shulan City. The local government has ramped up efforts to repair roads, restore power supply, relocate affected people, carry out disinfection and monitor the weather and water quality in order to expedite the recovery of production and daily life for the affected population. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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CHINA-JILIN-SHULAN-HEAVY RAIN-AFTERMATH-RECOVERY (CN)

(230817) -- SHULAN, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A villager transports waste from his home at Changsheng Village of Shulan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 15, 2023. Heavy rainfall inflicted significant damage in Shulan City. The local government has ramped up efforts to repair roads, restore power supply, relocate affected people, carry out disinfection and monitor the weather and water quality in order to expedite the recovery of production and daily life for the affected population. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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CHINA-JILIN-SHULAN-HEAVY RAIN-AFTERMATH-RECOVERY (CN)

(230817) -- SHULAN, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members demolish and rebuild the damaged houses in Mofan Village of Shulan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 16, 2023. Heavy rainfall inflicted significant damage in Shulan City. The local government has ramped up efforts to repair roads, restore power supply, relocate affected people, carry out disinfection and monitor the weather and water quality in order to expedite the recovery of production and daily life for the affected population. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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CHINA-JILIN-SHULAN-HEAVY RAIN-AFTERMATH-RECOVERY (CN)

(230817) -- SHULAN, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members demolish and rebuild the damaged houses in Mofan Village of Shulan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 16, 2023. Heavy rainfall inflicted significant damage in Shulan City. The local government has ramped up efforts to repair roads, restore power supply, relocate affected people, carry out disinfection and monitor the weather and water quality in order to expedite the recovery of production and daily life for the affected population. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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CHINA-JILIN-SHULAN-HEAVY RAIN-AFTERMATH-RECOVERY (CN)

(230817) -- SHULAN, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member rebuilds the damaged houses in Mofan Village of Shulan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 16, 2023. Heavy rainfall inflicted significant damage in Shulan City. The local government has ramped up efforts to repair roads, restore power supply, relocate affected people, carry out disinfection and monitor the weather and water quality in order to expedite the recovery of production and daily life for the affected population. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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CHINA-JILIN-SHULAN-HEAVY RAIN-AFTERMATH-RECOVERY (CN)

(230817) -- SHULAN, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members rebuild the damaged houses in Mofan Village of Shulan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 16, 2023. Heavy rainfall inflicted significant damage in Shulan City. The local government has ramped up efforts to repair roads, restore power supply, relocate affected people, carry out disinfection and monitor the weather and water quality in order to expedite the recovery of production and daily life for the affected population. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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CHINA-JILIN-SHULAN-HEAVY RAIN-AFTERMATH-RECOVERY (CN)

(230817) -- SHULAN, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An insurance adjuster operates a drone to check the farmland after heavy rainfall near Jinma Town of Shulan City, northeast China's Jilin Province, Aug. 15, 2023. Heavy rainfall inflicted significant damage in Shulan City. The local government has ramped up efforts to repair roads, restore power supply, relocate affected people, carry out disinfection and monitor the weather and water quality in order to expedite the recovery of production and daily life for the affected population. (Xinhua/Xu Chang)

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Heavy rains break 41-year record in Indian capital, waterlogging reported in several areas

STORY: Heavy rains break 41-year record in Indian capital, waterlogging reported in several areas DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of heavy rains 3. various of waterlogging STORYLINE: Heavy rains lashed the Indian capital of New Delhi on Sunday, breaking a 41-year record for rainfall in a single day. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded a rainfall of 153 mm within 24 hours, ending at 8:30 am on Sunday. This marked the highest rainfall ever recorded in the month of July since 1982, shattering the previous 41-year record. The heavy downpour caused waterlogging in several areas of the city, making it difficult for vehicles to move and impacting the public transportation system. The city's infrastructure, including the drainage systems designed to handle rainfall, faced a significant challenge as they struggled to cope with the large volume of water. The heavy rain is the result

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India's Delhi records coolest May in 36 years

STORY: India's Delhi records coolest May in 36 years DATELINE: June 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. shot of India gate 2. various of clouds over the city 3. various of people enjoying the coolest May 4. various of winds and rain STORYLINE: India Meteorological Department (IMD) Thursday said the country's national capital territory Delhi recorded its coolest May in 36 years. The weather department said the average maximum temperature recorded this May was 36.8 degrees Celsius. The drop in the average maximum temperature was attributed to the excess rainfall the city received in May. According to IMD, only nine days in May saw maximum temperatures in Delhi exceed 40 degrees, with two days of heatwave conditions impacting specific areas of the national capital. Delhi witnessed a significant amount of rainfall of 111 mm this May, which is 262 percent higher than the long-term average of 30.7 mm. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi

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Untimely rains cause losses for Indian wheat farmers, traders

STORY: Untimely rains cause losses for Indian wheat farmers, traders DATELINE: May 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of wheat crop fields 3. various of crop harvesting 4. various of grain market 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hindi): MOOLCHAND PRAJAPATI, Wheat trader 6. various of rainfall 7. various of damaged crop due to rain 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (Hindi): MOOLCHAND PRAJAPATI, Wheat trader 9. various of farmland STORYLINE: Untimely rains in India have made it difficult for wheat harvesting and storage, leading to significant financial losses for those involved in the grain trade industry. Moolchand Prajapati is a wheat trader based in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He has been in the family business for the past 27 years, buying wheat from farmers and selling it to various buyers across India. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hindi): MOOLCHAND PRAJAPATI, Wheat trader "The rain has affected the quality of wheat. The wheat, which should have a red color,

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Rain lashes parts of Mumbai as monsoon season starts

STORY: Rain lashes parts of Mumbai as monsoon season starts DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of heavy rain hitting parts of Mumbai, India STORYLINE: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange alert to Mumbai for very heavy rainfall till Tuesday. Several parts of Mumbai witnessed significant rain activity on Sunday, leading to waterlogging in low lying areas. The weather bureau has also issued a fisherman warning and advised them against venturing into the sea on Monday and Tuesday. The monsoon season runs from June till Sept. in Mumbai. IMD uses four color codes for weather warnings -- green (no action needed), yellow (watch and stay updated), orange (be prepared) and red (take action). Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mumbai, India. (XHTV)