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China: Man Smashes Car Roof to Save Driver After Vehicle Plunges Into River

A man rescued a driver trapped inside a sinking car in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, China, on October 14. After the vehicle plunged into a river following a suspected traffic accident, a bystander immediately dived in, climbed onto the partially submerged car and smashed through the sunroof with a stone. He pulled the driver to safety as onlookers gathered on the riverbank.

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China: Bystanders and Emergency Teams Work Together to Rescue Car From River in Hubei

On Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Tianmen, Hubei, a Wuling new energy vehicle drove into a river near Xingxing Bridge and the Ship Lock Bridge. Emergency rescue teams and bystanders gathered along the riverbank, working together with ropes and equipment to pull the submerged vehicle toward the shore.

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China: Winter Rescue After Car Falls Into Frozen Water in Shandong

On January 21, 2026, in Shandong, located in eastern China, a video recorded a car that had fallen into icy water surrounded by floating ice. The temperature was visibly cold, and the water surface was partially frozen. A rescuer from the Zheng’an rescue team jumped directly into the freezing water to reach the trapped person. Another team member broke the ice from above to assist. Despite the harsh conditions, the rescuers worked quickly to save the driver. The scene highlighted an urgent winter rescue effort.

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Philippines: Tropical Depression Verbena Causes Flooding Across Negros

Tropical Depression Verbena made its fourth landfall in Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, on Tuesday, November 25, causing severe flooding across several areas of the Visayas.

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Spain: Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Hit Parts of Andalusia 3

Heavy rain and strong winds hit parts of Andalusia on Wednesday, October 29, prompting a red alert for extreme flood risk along Huelva’s coast, while Córdoba and Sevilla are on orange alert for heavy rain. Train services between Seville and Huelva were disrupted due to a power outage. This video shows a driver of a submerged car being rescued.

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Japan: Dashcam Shows Inundated Underground Parking Lot After Torrential Rain

On Friday night, September 12, northern Mie Prefecture was hit by an intense, short-lived downpour. Rainfall peaked at 123.5 millimeters per hour, the highest ever recorded in the area. This dashcam video shows Kusunoki Parking, a large underground parking lot in central Yokkaichi, submerged in floodwaters, with dozens of cars damaged.

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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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Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Greater Tokyo Area 5

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. The Meguro River reached flood-risk levels, prompting alerts temporarily for possible evacuations in Shinagawa and Meguro wards.

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Japan: Waterfall-Like Leak at Shinjuku Station as Record Rainfall Hits Tokyo

On July 10, 2025, record-breaking rainfall hit during the evening rush hour, and a waterfall-like leak was seen inside Shinjuku Station, one of Tokyo’s major transit hubs. 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.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Greater Tokyo Area

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 a submerged car in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Kawasaki City, south of Tokyo.

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9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

A car is submerged in flood in Hart County, Kentucky, the United States, Feb. 16, 2025. Flood and storms induced by the latest round of harsh weather have lashed the mideastern parts of the United States, claiming at least nine lives, including eight in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Sunday. Photo by Austin Anthony/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Flooding Hits Barcelona After Heavy Rainfall

Flash flooding hit parts of the Barcelona area on Monday morning, November 4, as heavy rain swept through the region. Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued a red alert for parts of northeastern Catalonia, warning of torrential rain. The first clip shows a flooded car park beneath a building, with water submerging the area. The second clip captures feet walking through the water, which is nearly high enough to cover the shoes.

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Spain: Intense Storms Batter Valencia With Heavy Rainfall 9

Intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall across parts of the province of Valencia on Tuesday, October 29. The inclement weather caused flash flooding, road closures, and school closures. This video shows a car being swept away by flooding water.

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Toronto Reels From Floods After Severe Storms - Canada

A car is partially submerged in flood waters in the Don Valley following heavy rain in Toronto, ON, Canada, on Tuesday, July 16 2024. Record rainfall from three huge storms has flooded parts of Toronto, cut power and left drivers stranded on the major motorway through the city. Environment Canada reported that almost 100mm (4in) of rain fell on Toronto on Tuesday, surpassing the city's daily record set in 1941. The storm left more than 167,000 customers without power, according to Toronto Hydro. Photo by Arlyn McAdorey/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains Hit Mexico

A car is seen submerged above the tires due to the heavy rains that hit Mexico. Vicente Villada Avenue in the Municipality of Nezahualcoyotl became a river after the heavy rains that affected several municipalities, so it was the emergency contingency plan was activated. State of Mexico, Mexico, June 27, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains Hit Mexico

A old woman looks a car submerged due to the heavy rains that hit Mexico. Vicente Villada Avenue in the Municipality of Nezahualcoyotl became a river after the heavy rains that affected several municipalities, so it was the emergency contingency plan was activated. State of Mexico, Mexico, June 27, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains Hit Mexico

A car is seen submerged above the tires due to the heavy rains that hit Mexico. Vicente Villada Avenue in the Municipality of Nezahualcoyotl became a river after the heavy rains that affected several municipalities, so it was the emergency contingency plan was activated. State of Mexico, Mexico, June 27, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains Hit Mexico

A old woman looks a car submerged due to the heavy rains that hit Mexico. Vicente Villada Avenue in the Municipality of Nezahualcoyotl became a river after the heavy rains that affected several municipalities, so it was the emergency contingency plan was activated. State of Mexico, Mexico, June 27, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240503) -- BEIJING, May 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People pull a car submerged in flood water in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, May 1, 2024. At least 188 people have been killed by flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Kenya, the government said on Thursday. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLOODS

(240502) -- NAIROBI, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People pull a car submerged in flood water in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on May 1, 2024. At least 188 people have been killed by flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Kenya, the government said on Thursday. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-STORM-AFTERMATH

(240116) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 15, 2024 shows a house and a car submerged in flood water in Lote XV, Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The death toll from the storm that hit the southeastern Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday has risen to 12, with two more people reported missing, Governor Claudio Castro announced on Monday. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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After flooding in Hautes-Alpes

A house and a car submerged in the mud, in the Hautes-Alpes region of France, the equivalent of two months rainfall fell in 48 hours. The floods caused widespread damage, including in the village of Guillestre and the ski resort of Risoul, France, on December 04, 2023. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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After flooding in Hautes-Alpes

A house and a car submerged in the mud, in the Hautes-Alpes region of France, the equivalent of two months rainfall fell in 48 hours. The floods caused widespread damage, including in the village of Guillestre and the ski resort of Risoul, France, on December 04, 2023. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy rain in Fukuoka

A car is partially submerged on a road in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on July 10, 2023, following heavy rain.

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Heavy rain in Fukuoka

A car is partially submerged on a road in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on July 10, 2023, following heavy rain.

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Heavy rain in western Japan

A car is partially submerged in a flooded street in the western Japan city of Wakayama on June 2, 2023. An approaching typhoon brought torrential downpours that prompted evacuations in parts of Japan the same day.

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INDONESIA-MAKASSAR-FLOOD

(230213) -- MAKASSAR, Feb. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People try to evacuate a car submerged by floodwater after heavy rain in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Feb. 13, 2023. (Photo by Niaz Sharief/Xinhua)

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Flooding in Thailand

BANGBUATONG, Thailand - Photo shows a submerged car in the flood-hit Bangbuatong district in Nonthaburi Province, central Thailand, on Nov. 1, 2011.

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More than 10 die due to typhoon-triggered heavy rain

SAYO, Japan - A submerged car is seen in a drain connected to the Sayo River in the town of Sayo in Hyogo Prefecture after torrential rain brought by Typhoon Etau hit the area.

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Bus submerged in flood in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - A tunnel running below the JR Tokaido railway line in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture, was flooded July 28, with a kindergarten bus (in the background) and a passenger car (in front) submerged in the water, as heavy rain and thunderstorms hit an extensive area of western Japan. All eight people on the bus were rescued.

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(1)5 bodies recovered from 5 cars in sea

TAKAMATSU, Japan - A car is raised from the sea at Hayashida port in Sakaide, Kagawa Prefecture on Aug. 6. Police and the Japan Coast Guard recovered a total of five unidentified bodies from five cars submerged in the port in Sakaide. Each body was partly skeletonized and found in each of the cars, all registered in the prefecture, police said.

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-FLOOD

(221210) -- JOHANNESBURG, Dec. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A car is submerged in a flooded area after heavy rain in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dec. 9, 2022. (Photo by Shiraaz Mohamed/Xinhua)

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INDIA-BANGALORE-FLOOD

(220906) -- BANGALORE, Sept. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A car is submerged in a flooded area after heavy rainfall in Bangalore, India, Sept. 6, 2022. (Str/Xinhua)

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Heavy Rain Causes Flood In Kolkata - India

A car is seen partially submerged as it tries to make its way through a flooded road in Kolkata , India , on 7 July 2021 . Kolkata received over 80mm of rain on Wednesday afternoon , causing massive flodding throughout various important parts of the city . Photo by Debarchan Chatterjee/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain Causes Flood In Kolkata - India

A car is seen partially submerged as it tries to make its way through a flooded road in Kolkata , India , on 7 July 2021 . Kolkata received over 80mm of rain on Wednesday afternoon , causing massive flodding throughout various important parts of the city . Photo by Debarchan Chatterjee/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain Causes Flood In Kolkata - India

A car is seen partially submerged as it tries to make its way through a flooded road in Kolkata , India , on 7 July 2021 . Kolkata received over 80mm of rain on Wednesday afternoon , causing massive flodding throughout various important parts of the city . Photo by Debarchan Chatterjee/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storm Hits Veracruz Causing Floods - Mexico

A person is seen on a car that was submerged in the water after the strong storm that hit the capital of Veracruz, leaving streets flooded and dozens of victims. Xalapa, Mexico, May 12, 2021. Photo by Oscar Martinez/Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storm Hits Veracruz Causing Floods - Mexico

A person is seen on a car that was submerged in the water after the strong storm that hit the capital of Veracruz, leaving streets flooded and dozens of victims. Xalapa, Mexico, May 12, 2021. Photo by Oscar Martinez/Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storm Hits Veracruz Causing Floods - Mexico

A person is seen on a car that was submerged in the water after the strong storm that hit the capital of Veracruz, leaving streets flooded and dozens of victims. Xalapa, Mexico, May 12, 2021. Photo by Oscar Martinez/Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storm Hits Veracruz Causing Floods - Mexico

A person is seen on a car that was submerged in the water after the strong storm that hit the capital of Veracruz, leaving streets flooded and dozens of victims. Xalapa, Mexico, May 12, 2021. Photo by Oscar Martinez/Eyepix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of massive floods in eastern Japan

Photo taken Sept. 11, 2015, in the eastern Japan city of Joso shows a car and residential building washed away and submerged in muddy waters after torrential rains caused massive flooding of the Kinugawa River. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bus submerged in flood in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - A tunnel running below the JR Tokaido railway line in Muko, Kyoto Prefecture, was flooded July 28, with a kindergarten bus (in the background) and a passenger car (in front) submerged in the water, as heavy rain and thunderstorms hit an extensive area of western Japan. All eight people on the bus were rescued. (Kyodo)

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Flooding in Thailand

BANGBUATONG, Thailand - Photo shows a submerged car in the flood-hit Bangbuatong district in Nonthaburi Province, central Thailand, on Nov. 1, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Torrential rain in central Japan

A car is partially submerged on an underpass near the Hida River in Gero in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on July 8, 2020, following torrential rain.

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Torrential rain triggers massive flooding in southwestern Japan

A passenger car is brought to a standstill on a submerged road in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on July 4, 2020, due to torrential rain.

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Torrential rain triggers massive flooding in southwestern Japan

A passenger car is brought to a standstill on a submerged road in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on July 4, 2020, due to torrential rain.

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Downpours in southwestern Japan

A passenger car is brought to a standstill on a submerged street in Saga, southwestern Japan following torrential rains that hit Fukuoka, Saga and Nagasaki prefectures in the northern Kyushu region on Aug. 28, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(1)5 bodies recovered from 5 cars in sea

TAKAMATSU, Japan - A car is raised from the sea at Hayashida port in Sakaide, Kagawa Prefecture on Aug. 6. Police and the Japan Coast Guard recovered a total of five unidentified bodies from five cars submerged in the port in Sakaide. Each body was partly skeletonized and found in each of the cars, all registered in the prefecture, police said. (Kyodo)