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Israeli Operation in West Bank - Jenin

Israeli military vehicles and soldiers are pictured during a military operation in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the West Bank on Dec. 27, 2025. In the northern West Bank, Israeli troops maintained a tight siege on the town of Qabatiya for a second day. Qabatiya's Mayor Ahmed Zakarneh said Israeli forces have closed entrances, imposed a curfew, damaged infrastructure and raided homes. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Operation in West Bank - Jenin

Israeli soldiers are pictured during a military operation on a street in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the West Bank on Dec. 27, 2025. In the northern West Bank, Israeli troops maintained a tight siege on the town of Qabatiya for a second day. Qabatiya's Mayor Ahmed Zakarneh said Israeli forces have closed entrances, imposed a curfew, damaged infrastructure and raided homes. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Operation in West Bank - Jenin

Israeli military vehicles are pictured during a military operation in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the West Bank on Dec. 27, 2025. In the northern West Bank, Israeli troops maintained a tight siege on the town of Qabatiya for a second day. Qabatiya's Mayor Ahmed Zakarneh said Israeli forces have closed entrances, imposed a curfew, damaged infrastructure and raided homes. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Operation in West Bank - Jenin

Israeli soldiers are pictured during a military operation on a street in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the West Bank on Dec. 27, 2025. In the northern West Bank, Israeli troops maintained a tight siege on the town of Qabatiya for a second day. Qabatiya's Mayor Ahmed Zakarneh said Israeli forces have closed entrances, imposed a curfew, damaged infrastructure and raided homes. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mountain Torrents Leaves 10 Dead and 33 Missing - China

Rescuers set up a temporary passage in Jiuzhuanggou Village of Mapo Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, August 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 6:50 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Kun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force march to mountain torrent-affected Jiuzhuanggou Village of Mapo Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Kun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force remove a damaged car after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force remove a fallen tree after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers set up a temporary passage in Jiuzhuanggou Village of Mapo Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Kun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force evacuate residents after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force evacuate residents after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/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 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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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

Night view of the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Calypo-Fado, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

Several emergency services, on July 17, 2025, in Calypo-Fado, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possibly affecting non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 aerial means, with eight people. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

Several emergency services, on July 17, 2025, in Calypo-Fado, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possibly affecting non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 aerial means, with eight people. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

Two road signs, on July 17, 2025, in Calypo-Fado, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

A5 road cut, on July 17, 2025, in Calypo-Fado, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

A fire engine drives to the fire, July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

View of the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

A seaplane tries to extinguish the fire, July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible affection to non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

Smoke from the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possibly affecting non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 aerial means, with eight people. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

View of the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

View of the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

View of the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

Smoke from the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possibly affecting non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 aerial means, with eight people. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

View of the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

A seaplane tries to extinguish the fire, July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible affection to non-forest assets and infrastructure, according to the Infocam Plan in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire in Méntrida Upgraded to Level 2 - Spain

A helicopter tries to put out the fire, on July 17, 2025, in Navalcarnero, Madrid (Spain). A fire originated today in the town of Méntrida, Toledo, bordering the Community of Madrid, has gone to Level 2 operational situation by possible involvement of non-forest assets and infrastructure nature, according to the Infocam Plan notes in his account X. For its part, the Forest Fire Information System of the Government of Castilla-La Mancha reflects that the fire started at 15.02 hours on Thursday, after being detected by a fixed watchman. In extinguishing the flames are working at this time a total of 19 media and 66 people, specifically 7 air assets, with eight people Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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Bookshop at Beilong Village - China

People visit a bookshop at Beilong Village of Shaxi Town, Jianchuan County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 20, 2025. A remote town in Jianchuan County, Shaxi was once an important trading hub for tea, herbs, silks and salt on the ancient Tea Horse Road, a trade route dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). However, the trading hub in the late 19th century saw a decline because it was far away from emerging modern arterial roads, and other means of transport replaced the traveling caravans. Therefore, the local government initiated a restoration project with an aim to preserve its cultural heritage and landscape by improving infrastructure and promoting economic growth in Shaxi. Years of efforts are paying off. The town saw its old buildings renovated and sceneries beautified. Currently, Shaxi has turned into a desirable destination for tourists at home and abroad. In 2024 alone, Shaxi received over 3 million tourist trips from home and abroad, along with a total revenue of 4.298 billion yuan (abo

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Bookshop at Beilong Village - China

People visit a bookshop at Beilong Village of Shaxi Town, Jianchuan County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, April 20, 2025. A remote town in Jianchuan County, Shaxi was once an important trading hub for tea, herbs, silks and salt on the ancient Tea Horse Road, a trade route dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). However, the trading hub in the late 19th century saw a decline because it was far away from emerging modern arterial roads, and other means of transport replaced the traveling caravans. Therefore, the local government initiated a restoration project with an aim to preserve its cultural heritage and landscape by improving infrastructure and promoting economic growth in Shaxi. Years of efforts are paying off. The town saw its old buildings renovated and sceneries beautified. Currently, Shaxi has turned into a desirable destination for tourists at home and abroad. In 2024 alone, Shaxi received over 3 million tourist trips from home and abroad, along with a total revenue of 4.298 billion yuan (abo

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Bookshop at Beilong Village - China

This panoramic photo taken on April 20, 2025 shows a bookshop at Beilong Village of Shaxi Town, Jianchuan County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. A remote town in Jianchuan County, Shaxi was once an important trading hub for tea, herbs, silks and salt on the ancient Tea Horse Road, a trade route dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). However, the trading hub in the late 19th century saw a decline because it was far away from emerging modern arterial roads, and other means of transport replaced the traveling caravans. Therefore, the local government initiated a restoration project with an aim to preserve its cultural heritage and landscape by improving infrastructure and promoting economic growth in Shaxi. Years of efforts are paying off. The town saw its old buildings renovated and sceneries beautified. Currently, Shaxi has turned into a desirable destination for tourists at home and abroad. In 2024 alone, Shaxi received over 3 million tourist trips from home and abroad, along with a total revenue of 4

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