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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm 2

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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

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

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 4

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 3

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

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China: Vehicles Stranded in Xinjiang Amid Heavy Snow and Strong Winds

On December 12, 2025, heavy snow and strong winds left several vehicles stranded on icy roads in Xinjiang, China, after which rescue teams worked overnight to clear the area.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 2

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

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Spain: Storm Emilia Causes Severe Flooding in Badalona

Storm Emilia brought heavy rains to Catalonia, causing severe flooding and leaving stranded vehicles in Badalona. The heavy rain also led to the closure of the metro station, and two storm-related deaths were reported in Murcia and A Coruña.

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Turkey: Orange Alert Storm Hits Bodrum, Causing Massive Flooding

Heavy rainfall, issued with an orange alert by the meteorology department, caused severe flooding in Bodrum, Turkey, on Friday, December 5, leaving buildings inundated and vehicles stranded.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods and Rescues in Florida 2

Flash floods struck parts of Florida on Sunday, October 26, after heavy rainfall, stalling vehicles and prompting rescues.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods and Rescues in Florida

Flash floods struck parts of Florida on Sunday, October 26, after heavy rainfall, stalling vehicles and prompting rescues.

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India: At Least 10 Dead in Widespread Flooding in Kolkata 2

Overnight heavy rain caused widespread flooding across Kolkata and surrounding areas in West Bengal on Tuesday, September 23, halting traffic and public transport. The deluge left vehicles stranded for hours and resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people due to electrocution.

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India: At Least 10 Dead in Widespread Flooding in Kolkata

Overnight heavy rain caused widespread flooding across Kolkata and surrounding areas in West Bengal on Tuesday, September 23, halting traffic and public transport. The deluge left vehicles stranded for hours and resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people due to electrocution.

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Japan: Heavy Rain Hits Northern Mie Prefecture, Dozens of Cars Damaged in Yokkaichi

On Friday night, September 12, northern Mie Prefecture was hit by an intense, short-lived downpour. The rainfall reached a record 123.5 millimeters per hour, the highest ever recorded in the area. Near Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station, which was bustling on a weekend night, streets and shopping districts were flooded, leaving many vehicles stranded and causing chaos. In the city center, the large underground parking lot Kusunoki Parking was submerged, with dozens of cars damaged by the floodwaters.

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China: Massive Landslide Buries G215 Highway in Yunnan, Leaving Road Impassable

On September 2, 2025, in Yunnan, China, a large section of the G215 National Highway between Shangri-La and Daocheng Yading collapsed. The landslide with the large amount of soil and rocks, which created massive clouds of dust, has left vehicles stranded and the road completely impassable, burying the highway in seconds.

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Mexico: Severe Flooding Hits Jalisco, Disrupts Traffic 2

On Wednesday, August 20, intense rainfall triggered severe flooding across the Guadalajara metropolitan area in Jalisco, Mexico. The floods disrupted transport, stranded vehicles, and damaged at least 51 homes, according to municipal reports.

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Mexico: Severe Flooding Hits Jalisco, Disrupts Traffic

On Wednesday, August 20, intense rainfall triggered severe flooding across the Guadalajara metropolitan area in Jalisco, Mexico. The floods disrupted transport, stranded vehicles, and damaged at least 51 homes, according to municipal reports.

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China: Dramatic Moment Huge Rocks From Landslide Crash Onto Mountain Road

A massive landslide hit a mountain road in Yunlong County, Yunnan, on August 13, sending huge rocks and mud crashing down and stranding vehicles. The collapse blocked the road, but no injuries were reported. The video captures the moment when debris, including a massive rock, slides down the slope, prompting children to run out of a vehicle to safety.

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China: Torrential Rains Turn Streets into Rivers in Huizhou, Guangdong

On August 4, 2025, torrential rains in Huidong County, Huizhou, Guangdong, caused severe street flooding that left residents stranded. Streets turned into fast-moving rivers, submerging vehicles, as fire and rescue teams evacuated people from homes and cars. Authorities raised the emergency flood control response to Level II.

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China: Typhoon Co-May Triggers Massive Flooding in Ningbo, Zhejiang

Massive floodwaters surged in Ningbo, Zhejiang, on July 29 after relentless rain triggered by Typhoon Zhu Jie Cao, also known as Typhoon Co-May. Water levels rose rapidly, leaving vehicles stranded on the roads.

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US: Torrential Rain Hits North of DC, Sparks Flash Flood Emergency 3

Heavy rain triggered flooding north of Washington, DC, on Saturday, July 19, prompting a Flash Flood Emergency and leaving multiple vehicles stranded.

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US: Torrential Rain Hits North of DC, Sparks Flash Flood Emergency 2

Heavy rain triggered flooding north of Washington, DC, on Saturday, July 19, prompting a Flash Flood Emergency and leaving multiple vehicles stranded.

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US: Torrential Rain Hits North of DC, Sparks Flash Flood Emergency

Heavy rain triggered flooding north of Washington, DC, on Saturday, July 19, prompting a Flash Flood Emergency and leaving multiple vehicles stranded.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Greater Tokyo Area 4

On July 10, 2025, record rainfall over 100 mm per hour caused severe flooding in Tokyo and surrounding regions. Roads were submerged, rivers reached flood levels, and emergency alerts were issued. This video shows vehicles driving through a flooded road in Shibuya, Tokyo.

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Turkey: Adana Flooded by Heavy Rain and Hail

Heavy rainfall flooded Adana's streets on Saturday, April 26. Vehicles were stranded in floodwater, with hail covering the city as well. According to reports, some rocks fell on the road in the Uğurlubağ and Tenkerli neighborhoods.

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Ecuador: Flooding Disrupts Guayaquil After Heavy Rain 3

A severe thunderstorm swept through Guayaquil on April 1, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. The storm caused flooding and power outages, and left vehicles stranded on the streets.

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Ecuador: Flooding Disrupts Guayaquil After Heavy Rain 2

A severe thunderstorm swept through Guayaquil on April 1, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. The storm caused flooding and power outages, and left vehicles stranded on the streets.

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Ecuador: Flooding Disrupts Guayaquil After Heavy Rain

A severe thunderstorm swept through Guayaquil on April 1, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. The storm caused flooding and power outages, and left vehicles stranded on the streets.

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US: Intense Lightning Strikes Fort Worth As Severe Storm Hits Texas

Intense lightning struck Fort Worth as a storm system moved into Texas on Wednesday, January 29, bringing heavy rainfall that caused flash flooding, forced road closures, and left vehicles stranded in high water.

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Turkey: Flash Flood Hits Manavgat, Cars Stranded In Floodwaters

Flash flood hit the Manavgat district of Antalya on Saturday, December 21. Over 200 people were evacuated, according to reports. This video shows vehicles stranded in floodwaters.

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China: Unexpected Sinkhole Forces Travel Disruptions In Haikou

Haikou, located in southern China on Hainan Island, experienced an unexpected sinkhole on a busy street on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The sinkhole in the road prompted passing vehicles to slow down and navigate carefully around the affected area. Traffic moved cautiously as drivers sought to avoid further complications. Local traffic police responded quickly, placing warning signs near the sinkhole to alert pedestrians and drivers.

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Civilians Return To Destroyed Homes - Beirut

Vehicles carrying people returning home are stranded in a traffic jam in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, on November 27, 2024. Israel's security cabinet on Tuesday night approved a ceasefire deal with Lebanon, paving the way for an end to a nearly 14-month conflict tied in great part to the ongoing one in the Gaza Strip that has killed 44,282 Palestinians as of Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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In The Wake Of Floods Disaster - Valencia

A car stranded in a field, on November 14, 2024, in Alfafar, Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain. On October 29, a DANA hit the province of Valencia. The country's worst cold drop in a century resulted in 216 fatalities. Yesterday, another DANA passed through Valencia, much milder than the previous one. Cullera has been the municipality that has registered more rainfall exceeding 90 liters per square meter. Although yesterday, the AEMET activated the red alert in Valencia, today it has lowered it to yellow after the passage of the DANA. Also, the mobility of private vehicles is restricted from yesterday until 18 hours today. Photo by Jorge Gil/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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Italy: At Least 1 Dead, Storms Batter Parts Of Country, Causing Severe Flooding And Damage

Storms battered parts of Italy, bringing torrential rain and causing widespread flooding. Red and orange weather alerts are in effect for some areas until Tuesday. Damage, including landslides and stranded vehicles, was reported. One person died in Pianoro due to the floods.

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Italy: Leaking At Italia Metro Station In Catania Amid Storm

Storms battered parts of Italy, bringing torrential rain and causing flooding across the country. Red and orange weather alerts would remain in effect from some places until Tuesday. Damage, including landslides and stranded vehicles, was reported. One person died in Pianoro due to the floods. This video shows the leaking situation at the Italia metro station in Catania during the storm.

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Malaysia: Flash Floods Hit Kuala Lumpur, Stranding Vehicles And Shutting Down Highways 2

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in parts of Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, October 15. Vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and several highways and the SMART Tunnel were closed.

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Malaysia: Flash Floods Hit Kuala Lumpur, Stranding Vehicles And Shutting Down Highways

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in parts of Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, October 15. Vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and several highways and the SMART tunnels were closed.

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

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

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Mexico: Cars Stranded As Torrential Rain Causes Flooding In Puebla

Heavy rainfall on Thursday, September 19, caused flooding in Puebla, leaving several vehicles stranded in the water. Fallen trees were also reported.

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Mexico: Cars Stranded As Torrential Rain Causes Flooding In Puebla 2

Heavy rainfall on Thursday, September 19, caused flooding in Puebla, leaving several vehicles stranded in the water. Fallen trees were also reported.

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