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China: Wedding Couple Caught in Sudden Sandstorm During Outdoor Photo Shoot in Yunnan

On March 19, 2026, in Yunnan, China, the video captured a couple in full wedding attire posing outdoors when strong winds suddenly swept through the area, bringing thick sand and dust. The bride held onto her dress while squinting against the blowing sand, and the groom stood close by as both tried to maintain composure amid the storm.

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China: Sudden Dust Devil Tears Through Farmland in Liaoning

This is the terrifying moment that a Chinese man experienced a sudden dust devil while working on farmland, as strong winds swept across the field and shook his tractor. On March 17, 2026, in Liaoning, China, the video captured a farmer sitting on a tractor as a powerful dust devil formed nearby and moved rapidly across the farmland. The swirling winds stirred up dust and debris, reducing visibility and creating a chaotic scene. Despite the danger, the man remained on the tractor, holding steady as the violent gusts whipped around him. The intensity of the wind could be seen in the way the surrounding crops bent sharply and loose soil spiraled into the air, highlighting the force of the natural phenomenon. The video ended with the dust devil drifting further across the field, leaving behind scattered dust as the winds slowly subsided.

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Saudi Arabia: Dust Storms and Flash Floods Batter Multiple Regions on Last Day of Ramadan

Destructive dust storms swept through multiple regions of Saudi Arabia on Thursday, March 19, the last day of Ramadan, with strong winds severely reducing visibility, while other parts of the Kingdom were hit by heavy thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods. The National Center of Meteorology warned of continued atmospheric instability across the affected regions.

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US: Hawaii Braces for Another ‘Kona’ Storm Just Days After Historic Storm

Just four days after a powerful 'Kona' storm swept through Hawaii with flooding rains and winds exceeding 100 mph, a second Kona low arrived on Thursday, March 19, threatening renewed flooding across the already saturated islands. The new system was forecast to be weaker than the previous storm, but officials warned that the saturated ground significantly increased the risk of flash flooding and landslides.

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US: Tornado Warning Issued as Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Sweep Through New Jersey 2

Severe weather swept through the Tri-State Area overnight into Tuesday, March 17, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and leaving tens of thousands of customers without power. In New Jersey, a tornado warning was issued for parts of the area, several rail lines were temporarily suspended due to downed trees, and damage was reported across the region including fallen trees on homes and vehicles.

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US: Tornado Warning Issued as Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Sweep Through New Jersey

Severe weather swept through the Tri-State Area overnight into Tuesday, March 17, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and leaving tens of thousands of customers without power. In New Jersey, a tornado warning was issued for parts of the area, several rail lines were temporarily suspended due to downed trees, and damage was reported across the region including fallen trees on homes and vehicles.

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US: Powerful Cold Front Sweeps Through Alabama, Bringing March Snow

A powerful cold front swept through Alabama on Monday, March 16, bringing snow showers, a sharp drop in temperatures, and high wind gusts across the region. In the Huntsville area, at least one inch of snow was reported in several places.

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US: Powerful Winds Sweep Across Indiana, Overturning Trucks on Highways

Powerful winds swept across Indiana on Friday, March 13, knocking out power to thousands of customers, overturning multiple semi-trucks on highways, and disrupting travel including South Shore train service. Numerous calls for service were reported throughout the region for crashes, and downed trees and power lines.

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US: High Winds Batter Chicago Area, Bringing Widespread Damage

On Friday, March 13, strong winds swept through the Chicago area, knocking out power to thousands of customers, tearing the roof off of a north suburban school, downing trees, and causing flight delays, while a High Wind Warning remained in effect throughout much of the day. This video shows a vehicle that was overturned by strong winds on I-57 south of Kankakee.

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US: Lightning Illuminates Sky Over Paulsboro as Severe Thunderstorm Hits Part of NJ

Some areas of New Jersey were under severe thunderstorm warnings Wednesday night, March 11, as strong storm cells swept across the region. Forecasters said the storms could produce small hail and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. The video captures lightning lighting up the night sky in Paulsboro.

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China: Whirlwind Sends Unsecured Tent Spinning Into Sky at Hangzhou Park

On March 7, 2026, a camping tent was swept into the air by a whirlwind at Dayunhe Hanggang Park in Hangzhou, China. The unsecured tent spun like a kite as onlookers watched. Park staff recovered it and no injuries were reported.

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US: Late-Season Snow Sweeps Through Chicago as Cold Front Moves In

Chicago experienced snowfall on Wednesday, March 11, as a cold front swept through the region, bringing wintry conditions to the city.

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US: Powerful Cold Front Slams TN and KY, Bringing Strong Winds and Heavy Rain

A powerful cold front swept across parts of Tennessee and Kentucky on Wednesday, March 11, triggering a significant severe weather event with heavy rain and damaging winds.

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US: Snow and Ice Trigger Winter Weather Advisories Across Northeast

A round of snow and ice swept through the Northeast from Tuesday, March 3, into Wednesday, March 4, prompting winter weather advisories across the region. This video shows snow falling in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 3.

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India: Vibrant Festivities Sweep Across Country for Holi 2026, Millions Join in Celebrations

Holi festivities swept across India on Wednesday, March 4, with a splash of color, foot-tapping music, and traditional celebrations. People exchanged sweets to mark the victory of good over evil with a smile. Cities and villages were drenched in vibrant hues as devotees and locals alike celebrated the day with a brilliant display of festive spirit.

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US: Coldest Storm of the Season Buries Sierra Nevada in Heavy Snow 3

Rolling thunderstorms and strong winds swept across California as the season’s coldest storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada. The heavy snow created dangerous backcountry conditions, and a large avalanche near Truckee killed at least eight skiers. Ski areas around Lake Tahoe reported significant totals, with more than 40 inches of new snow in 24 hours.

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US: Coldest Storm of the Season Buries Sierra Nevada in Heavy Snow 2

Rolling thunderstorms and strong winds swept across California as the season’s coldest storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada. The heavy snow created dangerous backcountry conditions, and a large avalanche near Truckee killed at least eight skiers. Ski areas around Lake Tahoe reported significant totals, with more than 40 inches of new snow in 24 hours.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flooding in Los Angeles 4

The video shows a trash can being swept away in Los Angeles on Monday, February 16, as heavy rain from a powerful storm system inundated parts of the city. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings and advisories as rainfall intensified, raising risks of urban flooding, mudslides, and debris flows—especially in burn scar areas—while urging drivers to avoid flooded roads.

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China: Dust Devil Sweeps Through Chengdu Park, Lifting Debris

On February 1, 2026, a dust devil swept through the Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park in Chengdu, Sichuan, lifting debris into the air as campers and visitors filmed the dramatic scene.

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Turkey: Heavy Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Mersin

Heavy rain triggered severe flooding in Mersin, southern Turkey on Friday, January 30, after overflowing streams inundated neighborhoods, damaging 51 homes and businesses and 8 vehicles, while 12 people were rescued. Floodwaters submerged agricultural land, damaged bridges and schools, and swept away vehicles.

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US: Winter Storm Brings Record Snow and Dangerous Cold to South Carolina

A powerful winter storm swept across South Carolina over the weekend, bringing heavy snow, dangerous cold, and major travel disruptions as Charleston set a new daily snowfall record. This video was taken in Moncks Corner, Charleston metropolitan area on Saturday, January 31.

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US: Time-Lapse Shows Heavy Snow Blanketing Ohio State University’s South Oval

Time-lapse footage shows snow accumulating over a 24-hour period on Sunday, January 25, at the South Oval on the Ohio State University campus. A major winter storm swept across the U.S., bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain. The storm has caused seven deaths and massive power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice and Power Outages 3

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain on Sunday, January 25.

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice and Power Outages

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain on Sunday, January 25.

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Brings Snow, Ice and Power Outages 2

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. bringing widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain on Sunday, January 25.

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Italy: Storm Harry Brings Flooding and Massive Waves to Sicily 2

Severe weather battered southern Italy from January 18, 2026, as Storm Harry swept through the central Mediterranean, hitting Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia with violent winds, torrential rain, and massive waves. Authorities issued red alerts, evacuated nearly 200 people across Sicily, and deployed thousands of emergency workers as coastal flooding, transport disruptions, and storm surges caused widespread damage, while officials warned that conditions remained critical.

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Italy: Storm Harry Brings Flooding and Massive Waves to Sicily

Severe weather battered southern Italy from January 18, 2026, as Storm Harry swept through the central Mediterranean, hitting Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia with violent winds, torrential rain, and massive waves. Authorities issued red alerts, evacuated nearly 200 people across Sicily, and deployed thousands of emergency workers as coastal flooding, transport disruptions, and storm surges caused widespread damage, while officials warned that conditions remained critical.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Girona After Torrential Rain 2

Severe storms in northeastern Spain caused widespread flooding across the Girona region after two days of torrential rain, with rivers overflowing and roads closed. Firefighters recovered the body of a man believed to be a local resident whose car was swept away by floodwaters during Storm Harry, as authorities urged residents to avoid travel and remain at home.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Girona After Torrential Rain

Severe storms in northeastern Spain caused widespread flooding across the Girona region after two days of torrential rain, with rivers overflowing and roads closed. Firefighters recovered the body of a man believed to be a local resident whose car was swept away by floodwaters during Storm Harry, as authorities urged residents to avoid travel and remain at home.

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Italy: Terrifying Ocean Surge Slams Coastal Road in Scilla

A video captured a terrifying moment when an ocean surge crashed onto a coastal road in the Italian town of Scilla on January 11, 2026. Two vehicles approaching a seaside tunnel were briefly stranded as a massive wave from the Tyrrhenian Sea swept across the road, flooding the lane. Both cars slowly reversed away as waves continued to pound the shoreline. No injuries were reported.

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM