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Macau: Aftermath of Super Typhoon Ragasa With Hurricane-Force Winds

Super Typhoon Ragasa brought hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and storm surge risks to Macau. Authorities issued Signal No. 10, the highest typhoon warning, suspended schools, transport, and bridges, and activated evacuation plans.

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China: Powerful Wind Bends Trees and Knocks Over Scooters in Guangzhou

A storm with gusty winds and heavy rainfall battered Guangzhou, Guangdong, on September 17. This video shows trees bent nearly to a right angle amid the severe weather, while several scooters were knocked to the ground.

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RECAP: Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits Hong Kong With Hurricane-Force Winds

Super Typhoon Ragasa brough hurricane-force winds as it passed south of the city on Wednesday, September 24, prompting school closures and travel disruptions. Streets were largely deserted, waves taller than lampposts battered the promenades, hundreds of flights at Hong Kong International Airport were canceled The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10.

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Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 8

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead.

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China: Typhoon Ragasa Hits Guangdong, Floods Zhuhai Coastline

Typhoon Ragasa made landfall on the coast of Hailing Island, part of Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province, southern China, on Wednesday, September 24, at around 17:00. This video shows the flooded coastline of Zhuhai, a city located about 140 km east of Yangjiang.

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Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 7

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead.

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Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 6

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead. The video shows streetlights swaying in the strong wind and a ventilation fan spinning rapidly.

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Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 5

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead.

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Hong Kong: Huge Waves Pound Coastline as Typhoon Ragasa Sweeps Past

Huge waves crashed along the Hong Kong shoreline on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa passed south of the city, bringing hurricane-force winds.

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Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 4

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead.

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Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 2

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead.

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Macau: Super Typhoon Ragasa Brings Hurricane-Force Winds and Heavy Rain

Super Typhoon Ragasa brought hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and storm surge risks to Macau. Authorities issued Signal No. 10, the highest typhoon warning, suspended schools, transport, and bridges, and activated evacuation plans. Ragasa is expected to make landfall in western Guangdong Province in the afternoon.

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Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches 3

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead.

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Hong Kong: T10 Highest Warning Issued as Typhoon Ragasa Approaches

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its highest typhoon warning, T10, early on Wednesday, September 24, as Super Typhoon Ragasa approached the city with hurricane-force winds, after ripping through northern Philippines, leaving at least three people dead.

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China: Typhoon Tapah Slams Into Guangdong With Fierce Winds and Torrential Rain

A powerful Typhoon Tapah battered Guangdong, China, on September 7–8, 2025, bringing fierce winds and torrential rain. The footage show trees whipping and visibility near zero as the storm made landfall in Haiyan Town, Taishan, on September 8. According to the China Meteorological Administration, Tapah packed sustained winds of 30 m/s (force 11) with a central pressure of 978 hPa, moving northwest at 20–25 km/h.

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China: Heavy Downpour Floods Streets in Hebei

A sudden downpour hit Hebei on July 22, transforming streets into dangerous waterways and leaving cars nearly submerged.

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China: Ominous Clouds Spotted Ahead of Torrential Downpour in Ulanqab

This video captures the sky turning ominously dark as massive black clouds gathered before a torrential downpour in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, on August 15, creating a scene reminiscent of an ancient poem.

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China: Record Rainfall Floods Yuzhong, Sweeps Away Cars

Record-breaking rainfall battered Yuzhong, Gansu, on August 8, causing severe flooding. This video shows a torrent of floodwater surging through a riverside area, sweeping away dozens of parked cars.

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China: Torrential Rain Brings Live Fish Into House in Shantou, Guangdong

In Shantou, Guangdong, on August 2, 2025, a torrential downpour turned a ground-floor home into a temporary fishpond, as floodwaters swept in over a hundred live fish. Video footage captured the surreal scene of fish wriggling through shallow water, swimming under furniture and gathering in corners, leaving residents stunned.

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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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Deadly Floods Aftermath in Northern China - Xinglong

At least 70 people have died in northern China after another bout of torrential rain triggered flooding, the latest in a series of extreme rainfall events in recent months. Between 23 and 29 July, Beijing and its surrounding areas recorded an average of 166mm, equivalent to the monthly norm.Floods also damaged roads and vital infrastructure, cutting off more than 130 rural villages and leading to the evacuation of more than 80,000 people from their homes. A staff member operates a digger to repair a damaged road in Nantai Village in Liudaohe Town, Xinglong County of north China's Hebei Province, August 2, 2025. Affected by heavy rainfall, some roads and houses were damaged in several villages in Liudaohe Town. In recent days, local authorities have organized efforts to carry out relief operations to restore roads, power supply and communication facilities, along with environmental disinfection measures. Photo by Wang Xiao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods Aftermath in Northern China - Xinglong

At least 70 people have died in northern China after another bout of torrential rain triggered flooding, the latest in a series of extreme rainfall events in recent months. Between 23 and 29 July, Beijing and its surrounding areas recorded an average of 166mm, equivalent to the monthly norm.Floods also damaged roads and vital infrastructure, cutting off more than 130 rural villages and leading to the evacuation of more than 80,000 people from their homes. A villager cleans up silt in Liudaogou Village in Liudaohe Town, Xinglong County of north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 1, 2025. Affected by heavy rainfall, some roads and houses were damaged in several villages in Liudaohe Town. In recent days, local authorities have organized efforts to carry out relief operations to restore roads, power supply and communication facilities, along with environmental disinfection measures. Photo by Wang Xiao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods Aftermath in Northern China - Xinglong

At least 70 people have died in northern China after another bout of torrential rain triggered flooding, the latest in a series of extreme rainfall events in recent months. Between 23 and 29 July, Beijing and its surrounding areas recorded an average of 166mm, equivalent to the monthly norm.Floods also damaged roads and vital infrastructure, cutting off more than 130 rural villages and leading to the evacuation of more than 80,000 people from their homes. Staff members from the State Grid Corporation of China carry a wire to repair power supply facilities in Nantai Village in Liudaohe Town, Xinglong County of north China's Hebei Province, August 2, 2025. Affected by heavy rainfall, some roads and houses were damaged in several villages in Liudaohe Town. In recent days, local authorities have organized efforts to carry out relief operations to restore roads, power supply and communication facilities, along with environmental disinfection measures. Photo by Wang Xiao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods Aftermath in Northern China - Xinglong

At least 70 people have died in northern China after another bout of torrential rain triggered flooding, the latest in a series of extreme rainfall events in recent months. Between 23 and 29 July, Beijing and its surrounding areas recorded an average of 166mm, equivalent to the monthly norm.Floods also damaged roads and vital infrastructure, cutting off more than 130 rural villages and leading to the evacuation of more than 80,000 people from their homes. Staff members operate a digger to clean up rocks in Zhujiagou Village in Liudaohe Town, Xinglong County of north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 1, 2025. Affected by heavy rainfall, some roads and houses were damaged in several villages in Liudaohe Town. In recent days, local authorities have organized efforts to carry out relief operations to restore roads, power supply and communication facilities, along with environmental disinfection measures. Photo by Wang Xiao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods Aftermath in Northern China - Xinglong

At least 70 people have died in northern China after another bout of torrential rain triggered flooding, the latest in a series of extreme rainfall events in recent months. Between 23 and 29 July, Beijing and its surrounding areas recorded an average of 166mm, equivalent to the monthly norm.Floods also damaged roads and vital infrastructure, cutting off more than 130 rural villages and leading to the evacuation of more than 80,000 people from their homes. Villagers clean their home in Liudaogou Village in Liudaohe Town, Xinglong County of north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 1, 2025. Affected by heavy rainfall, some roads and houses were damaged in several villages in Liudaohe Town. In recent days, local authorities have organized efforts to carry out relief operations to restore roads, power supply and communication facilities, along with environmental disinfection measures. Photo by Wang Xiao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods Aftermath in Northern China - Xinglong

At least 70 people have died in northern China after another bout of torrential rain triggered flooding, the latest in a series of extreme rainfall events in recent months. Between 23 and 29 July, Beijing and its surrounding areas recorded an average of 166mm, equivalent to the monthly norm.Floods also damaged roads and vital infrastructure, cutting off more than 130 rural villages and leading to the evacuation of more than 80,000 people from their homes. A staff member conducts disinfection operations in Nantai Village in Liudaohe Town, Xinglong County of north China's Hebei Province, August 2, 2025. Affected by heavy rainfall, some roads and houses were damaged in several villages in Liudaohe Town. In recent days, local authorities have organized efforts to carry out relief operations to restore roads, power supply and communication facilities, along with environmental disinfection measures. Photo by Wang Xiao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods Aftermath in Northern China - Xinglong

At least 70 people have died in northern China after another bout of torrential rain triggered flooding, the latest in a series of extreme rainfall events in recent months. Between 23 and 29 July, Beijing and its surrounding areas recorded an average of 166mm, equivalent to the monthly norm.Floods also damaged roads and vital infrastructure, cutting off more than 130 rural villages and leading to the evacuation of more than 80,000 people from their homes. A drone photo shows staff members from the State Grid Corporation of China repairing power supply facilities in Nantai Village in Liudaohe Town, Xinglong County of north China's Hebei Province, August 2, 2025. Affected by heavy rainfall, some roads and houses were damaged in several villages in Liudaohe Town. In recent days, local authorities have organized efforts to carry out relief operations to restore roads, power supply and communication facilities, along with environmental disinfection measures. Photo by Wang Xiao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods Aftermath in Northern China - Xinglong

At least 70 people have died in northern China after another bout of torrential rain triggered flooding, the latest in a series of extreme rainfall events in recent months. Between 23 and 29 July, Beijing and its surrounding areas recorded an average of 166mm, equivalent to the monthly norm.Floods also damaged roads and vital infrastructure, cutting off more than 130 rural villages and leading to the evacuation of more than 80,000 people from their homes. Villagers receive supplies in Nantai Village in Liudaohe Town, Xinglong County of north China's Hebei Province, August 2, 2025. Affected by heavy rainfall, some roads and houses were damaged in several villages in Liudaohe Town. In recent days, local authorities have organized efforts to carry out relief operations to restore roads, power supply and communication facilities, along with environmental disinfection measures. Photo by Wang Xiao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Heavy rain in China

BEIJING, China, July 29 Kyodo - People walk by an overturned vehicle in a flooded residential area in Beijing's Miyun District on July 29, 2025, after torrential rain hit the Chinese capital, leaving at least 30 people dead and forcing over 80,000 to evacuate. (Kyodo)

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China: Floodwaters Sweep Through Hebei Construction Site After Intense Rain

On July 28, torrential rain in Xinglong County, Hebei, triggered flash floods that swept through a construction site, submerging makeshift iron shelters and cutting off access to nearby villages. The National Disaster Committee deployed a team to assess damage and coordinate relief efforts.

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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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Hong Kong: Black Rainstorm Signal Issued as Heavy Rain Shuts Down City

Hong Kong's Observatory issued a black rainstorm signal, the highest rainstorm warning, on Tuesday, July 29, effectively closing down the city, just over a week after Typhoon Wipha downed trees in the city center.

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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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China: Massive Rainfall Submerges Beach in Beihai, Guangxi

On July 15, 2025, a sudden downpour in Beihai, Guangxi, southern China, sent beachgoers fleeing as floodwaters rapidly submerged the shore. Video footage showed dozens running inland, abandoning umbrellas and beach gear, as torrential rain overtook the beach. A red alert for heavy rain had been issued just before the storm hit, and by the end, the beach was fully underwater.

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China: Dashcam Captures Skidding Car Regaining Control on Rain-Soaked Highway in Hangzhou

On June 16, 2025, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the dashcam video captured the moment when a vehicle losing traction during a torrential downpour on a busy highway. The driver skillfully regained control after his car skidded on a rain-soaked highway, avoiding a crash.

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China: Torrential Rainstorm Sweeps Through Jining, Shandong

A localized torrential rainstorm lashed Jining, Shandong, on July 1. This time-lapse video shows menacing black clouds looming over the city as heavy rain pounds various areas.

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China: Raging Floods Sweep Away Vehicles in Xianfeng, Hubei

On June 30, 2025, heavy rains triggered flash floods in Xianfeng, Hubei, sweeping away vehicles and submerging streets. Over 18,000 residents were evacuated as parts of the town became impassable. A red alert was issued after 353.4 mm of rain fell in 12 hours. Rescue efforts continued as floodwaters surged through the area.

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China: Mother Cat Carries Kitten Through Floodwaters in Rongjiang, Guizhou

On June 26, 2025, in Rongjiang, Guizhou, a mother cat was seen carrying her kitten through waist-deep floodwaters after severe flooding submerged rooftops. She found shelter in a nearby woodshed, refusing to come closer despite calls from the person filming.

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China: Woman Scoops Fish From Flooded Streets in Yangjiang, Guangdong

After nearly 12 hours of non-stop rain, floodwaters surged through the residential streets of Yangjiang, Guangdong, on June 16. This video captures the hilarious moment a woman used a dustpan to scoop fish outside her home following the torrential downpour. She successfully caught the fish in the end.

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China: Typhoon Slams Guangdong, Students Flee Through Rain and Wind

A dramatic video from Guangdong, China, on June 17, 2025, shows students running through fierce wind and heavy rain as a typhoon hit their school. One student slipped on the soaked ground while others rushed toward the classroom for safety.

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China: Torrential Downpour Triggers Flash Flood in Nanning’s Xixiangtang District

This video captures the tense moment when residents of Xixiangtang District in Nanning were caught in a flash flood, as torrential rain turned city streets into raging waterways. In the footage, water surges past car tires, reaches curb height, and forces pedestrians to wade through knee‑deep currents. Rainfall was expected to exceed 50 millimeters within 12 hours, and government authorities had been preparing for the storm in accordance with their responsibilities.

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China: Qipanshan Town Submerged as Powerful Flood Strikes Hebei

This is the dangerous moment that a once-in-a-century flood overwhelmed Qipanshan Town, as a torrent of water raced through the streets. On June 12, 2025, in Chengde, Hebei, the video showcased the staggering volume of floodwater rushed through the township during heavy rains. A torrent surging down a main thoroughfare, submerging roads and smashing against guardrails. The swift current carried away small objects, while the water level rose dangerously close to ground-floor windows and storefronts.

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China: Localized Storm Splits Street in Half With Rain on One Side, Dry on the Other

This is the striking moment that a sudden localized storm turned one street into two distinct weathers, one side was drenched by heavy rain, while the other side remained completely dry. On June 12, 2025, in Shanxi, Taiyuan, the video captured one half of a street was swept by torrential rain, while the opposite side stayed untouched. The pedestrians and quick-moving cars seeking shelter on the rainy side, umbrellas opened hastily. The juxtaposition was startling, raindrops visibly stopped at an invisible boundary, creating two contrasting microclimates within mere meters of each other. The video ended with the camera panning across the street, capturing the stark contrast one last time before the rain slowly faded away.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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China: Nujiang River Rages in Yunnan, Torrents Sweep Through Area

This is the dangerous moment that the Nujiang River turned into a raging torrent, triggering a powerful flash flood after days of relentless rainfall. On May 31, 2025, in Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, the video showed the Nujiang River surging with muddy, turbulent water. Fueled by continuous heavy rain and intensified by orographic lift, the river’s water level rose sharply, unleashing a devastating mountain flood. Water tore through the region with alarming force, visibly inundating the riverbanks and sweeping away debris in its path. According to preliminary data, rainfall across the Nujiang River basin exceeded historical averages by more than four times. Along the Dulong River in particular, rainfall over a three-day span surpassed 300 millimeters, with some areas experiencing over 100 millimeters of downpour in just a short period. The severe flooding damaged roads, farmland, and communication infrastructure, effectively cutting off transportation to several villages. The video ended with torrents of floodwater continuing to rush downstream, leaving behind a landscape of destruction.