US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues

Days of record-breaking flooding in western and central Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Thursday, December 11, shows flooding on Old Snohomish Monroe Road.

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Days of record-breaking flooding in northern Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Tuesday, December 9, shows flooding at Aldarra Fields in Fall City.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 13

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

Australia: TC Fina Brings Damaging Winds to Northern Territory 6

Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

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Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

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Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

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Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

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Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

Australia: TC Fina Brings Damaging Winds to Northern Territory

Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 6

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 224 people as it struck central Philippines, with Cebu province suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In some areas of Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level. A state of calamity has been declared in the province to expedite emergency response as rescue operations continue.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Leaves Devastation in Cebu

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 188 people as it struck central Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 5

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 3

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

Australia: Queensland Hit by Storms with Hail and Power Outages

Storms swept through southeast Queensland on Sunday, October 26, bringing damaging winds and large hail. Tens of thousands of residents were left without power.

China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

Philippines: Typhoon Bualoi Batters Luzon and Visayas With Gusty Winds and Heavy Rainfall 3

Typhoon Bualoi, locally named Opong, battered Luzon and the Visayas with heavy rain and strong winds. It made six landfalls between September 25 and 26—first as a typhoon in Eastern Samar, then as a severe tropical storm in Masbate, Romblon, and Oriental Mindoro. Thousands of residents were evacuated as a precaution, while authorities warned of possible flooding, landslides, and storm surges.

Philippines: Typhoon Bualoi Batters Luzon and Visayas With Gusty Winds and Heavy Rainfall 5

Typhoon Bualoi, locally named Opong, battered Luzon and the Visayas with heavy rain and strong winds. It made six landfalls between September 25 and 26—first as a typhoon in Eastern Samar, then as a severe tropical storm in Masbate, Romblon, and Oriental Mindoro. Thousands of residents were evacuated as a precaution, while authorities warned of possible flooding, landslides, and storm surges.

Philippines: Typhoon Bualoi Batters Luzon and Visayas With Gusty Winds and Heavy Rainfall 4

Typhoon Bualoi, locally named Opong, battered Luzon and the Visayas with heavy rain and strong winds. It made six landfalls between September 25 and 26—first as a typhoon in Eastern Samar, then as a severe tropical storm in Masbate, Romblon, and Oriental Mindoro. Thousands of residents were evacuated as a precaution, while authorities warned of possible flooding, landslides, and storm surges.

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Typhoon Bualoi, locally named Opong, battered Luzon and the Visayas with heavy rain and strong winds. It made six landfalls between September 25 and 26—first as a typhoon in Eastern Samar, then as a severe tropical storm in Masbate, Romblon, and Oriental Mindoro. Thousands of residents were evacuated as a precaution, while authorities warned of possible flooding, landslides, and storm surges.

Philippines: Typhoon Bualoi Batters Luzon and Visayas With Gusty Winds and Heavy Rainfall

Typhoon Bualoi, locally named Opong, battered Luzon and the Visayas with heavy rain and strong winds. It made six landfalls between September 25 and 26—first as a typhoon in Eastern Samar, then as a severe tropical storm in Masbate, Romblon, and Oriental Mindoro. Thousands of residents were evacuated as a precaution, while authorities warned of possible flooding, landslides, and storm surges.

RECAP: Typhoon Kajiki Hits Vietnam, Leaving Seven Dead and Widespread Flooding

Typhoon Kajiki struck northern and central Vietnam, causing seven deaths, multiple injuries, and extensive damage in the country. Heavy rains and strong winds flooded streets in Hanoi, paralyzed traffic, and damaged thousands of homes and hectares of crops across Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, and Quang Tri provinces. Power outages affected thousands as electricity poles fell, and emergency services were deployed to assist residents and reinforce flood defenses.

Vietnam: Typhoon Kajiki Floods Streets of Hanoi, Halts Traffic 5

Typhoon Kajiki struck northern and central Vietnam, causing seven deaths, multiple injuries, and extensive damage in the country. Heavy rains and strong winds flooded streets in Hanoi, paralyzed traffic, and damaged thousands of homes and hectares of crops across Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, and Quang Tri provinces. Power outages affected thousands as electricity poles fell, and emergency services were deployed to assist residents and reinforce flood defenses. Flooding and landslide risks remain high, with authorities issuing alerts and evacuation plans in low-lying areas.

Vietnam: Typhoon Kajiki Floods Streets of Hanoi, Halts Traffic 4

Typhoon Kajiki struck northern and central Vietnam, causing seven deaths, multiple injuries, and extensive damage in the country. Heavy rains and strong winds flooded streets in Hanoi, paralyzed traffic, and damaged thousands of homes and hectares of crops across Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, and Quang Tri provinces. Power outages affected thousands as electricity poles fell, and emergency services were deployed to assist residents and reinforce flood defenses. Flooding and landslide risks remain high, with authorities issuing alerts and evacuation plans in low-lying areas.

Vietnam: Typhoon Kajiki Floods Streets of Hanoi, Halts Traffic 2

Typhoon Kajiki struck northern and central Vietnam, causing at least four deaths, multiple injuries, and extensive damage. Heavy rains and strong winds flooded streets in Hanoi, paralyzed traffic, and damaged thousands of homes and hectares of crops across Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, and Quang Tri provinces. Power outages affected thousands as electricity poles fell, and emergency services were deployed to assist residents and reinforce flood defenses. Flooding and landslide risks remain high, with authorities issuing alerts and evacuation plans in low-lying areas.

Vietnam: Typhoon Kajiki Floods Streets of Hanoi, Halts Traffic

Typhoon Kajiki struck northern and central Vietnam, causing at least four deaths, multiple injuries, and extensive damage. Heavy rains and strong winds flooded streets in Hanoi, paralyzed traffic, and damaged thousands of homes and hectares of crops across Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, and Quang Tri provinces. Power outages affected thousands as electricity poles fell, and emergency services were deployed to assist residents and reinforce flood defenses. Flooding and landslide risks remain high, with authorities issuing alerts and evacuation plans in low-lying areas.

Satellite View of Severe wildfires in Spain and Portugal

Satellite View of Severe wildfires in Spain and Portugal

Handout photo dated on August 16, 2025 shows Massive wildfires are spreading in north-west and western Spain, forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents. By 17 August 2025, Spain had already recorded its highest annual total of estimated fire emissions in the 23-year Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) dataset. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 16 August 2025 shows dense smoke plumes rising from active fires near the city of Ourense, located in the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain. Portugal has also been severely affected by the fires, with northern and central regions hit the hardest. According to CAMS data, the country’s estimated emissions have nearly reached the highest annual totals of 2003 and 2005. To support national authorities, the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) has been activated to provide emergency mapping services. Further information is available here. Spain, Portugal. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABAC

Greece: One Man Dead, Evacuations Ordered as Wildfire Spreads in East Attica

A large fire that broke out in Eastern Attica, Greece, on Friday remains uncontrolled due to strong winds, urging thousands of residents to leave affected areas. An elderly man has been found dead, and several houses have been destroyed in the flames.

US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California 4

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

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A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California 2

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents. This video shows smoke over the Antelope Valley seen from Quartz Hill, Los Angeles County.

Canada Wildfires Impact North America's Air Quality

Canada Wildfires Impact North America's Air Quality

Handout photo dated on August 3, 2025, shows Canada is currently facing an intense fire season, with hundreds of active wildfires across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba, prompting the evacuation of thousands of residents. Smoke from these fires has severely degraded air quality both locally and across borders, including the United States. This false colour image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 3 August 2025, shows the smoke cloud from the wildfires engulfing skies over Canada and the US. According to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), June and July 2025 saw severe wildfire activity in Canada, with daily total wildfire intensity and emissions consistently above the 2003-2024 average throughout the summer. August 3, 2025. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

Airstrike Flattens Family Home - Khan Yunis

Airstrike Flattens Family Home - Khan Yunis

Widespread destruction is seen after an airstrike targets the home of the Noufal family in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on July 28, 2025. The strike, carried out by occupation aircraft behind the industrial zone in western Khan Yunis, demolishes the family's home and flattens nearby tents sheltering displaced residents. At least 15 people are confirmed dead as civil defense teams and locals continue to search through the rubble for survivors and victims. The attack exacerbates the already dire humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave, where repeated strikes and escalating violence have left thousands without shelter. The Al-Mawasi coastal zone, previously designated as a humanitarian area, has become a focal point of displacement and devastation. The scene reflects the heavy toll of ongoing conflict on civilian lives and infrastructure in the densely populated Gaza Strip. Photo by Dooa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Airstrike Flattens Family Home - Khan Yunis

Airstrike Flattens Family Home - Khan Yunis

Widespread destruction is seen after an airstrike targets the home of the Noufal family in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on July 28, 2025. The strike, carried out by occupation aircraft behind the industrial zone in western Khan Yunis, demolishes the family's home and flattens nearby tents sheltering displaced residents. At least 15 people are confirmed dead as civil defense teams and locals continue to search through the rubble for survivors and victims. The attack exacerbates the already dire humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave, where repeated strikes and escalating violence have left thousands without shelter. The Al-Mawasi coastal zone, previously designated as a humanitarian area, has become a focal point of displacement and devastation. The scene reflects the heavy toll of ongoing conflict on civilian lives and infrastructure in the densely populated Gaza Strip. Photo by Dooa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM