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India: Flash Flooding and Traffic Chaos Hit Bengaluru After Severe Thunderstorms

Heavy thunderstorms and strong winds battered Bengaluru on Tuesday evening, May 26, flooding major roads and bringing traffic to a standstill across the city.

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Japan: Haneda Airport Flights Disrupted by ATC System Failure 2

A malfunction in the air traffic control system operated by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) struck Tokyo's Haneda Airport at early Tuesday morning, April 21, causing widespread flight disruptions that continued throughout the day. Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) alone had more than 200 domestic flights combined, affecting more than 31,600 passengers.

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Japan: Haneda Airport Flights Disrupted by ATC System Failure

A malfunction in the air traffic control system operated by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) struck Tokyo's Haneda Airport at around 6:30 AM on Monday, April 21, causing widespread flight disruptions that continued throughout the day. By 6:00 PM, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) alone had canceled 208 domestic flights combined, affecting more than 31,600 passengers.

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Ireland: Traffic Chaos Grips Ireland for Third Day as Fuel Price Protests Intensify 3

Severe traffic disruption gripped Ireland on Thursday, April 9, as fuel price protests entered their third day. Hauliers and contractors blocked major motorways including the M50, M7 and M8, while in Dublin, O'Connell Street was brought to a standstill, forcing bus and tram services to suspend or divert.

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Ireland: Traffic Chaos Grips Ireland for Third Day as Fuel Price Protests Intensify 2

Severe traffic disruption gripped Ireland on Thursday, April 9, as fuel price protests entered their third day. Hauliers and contractors blocked major motorways including the M50, M7 and M8, while in Dublin, O'Connell Street was brought to a standstill, forcing bus and tram services to suspend or divert.

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Ireland: Traffic Chaos Grips Ireland for Third Day as Fuel Price Protests Intensify

Severe traffic disruption gripped Ireland on Thursday, April 9, as fuel price protests entered their third day. Hauliers and contractors blocked major motorways including the M50, M7 and M8, while in Dublin, O'Connell Street was brought to a standstill, forcing bus and tram services to suspend or divert. This video shows a traveler with a suitcase, appearing to head toward the airport.

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South Korea: Major Fire Erupts at Historic 91-Year-Old Restaurant in Downtown Seoul

A fire broke out on Thursday evening, February 26, at a restaurant in Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The blaze sent thick smoke across the city center, disrupting the evening commutes. Fire authorities deployed 96 personnel and 42 fire vehicles to the scene. Built in 1935, the dilapidated two-story structure made the operation particularly hazardous for first responders.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Batters Country With Heavy Rain and Strong Winds 2

Storm Kristin continued to batter much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow on Thursday, January 28. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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RECAP: Snow Falls in Madrid as Storm Kristin Sweeps Spain

Storm Kristin brought snow to Madrid on Wednesday, January 28, along with rain, strong winds, and cold air across much of Spain. The snowfall caused minor traffic disruptions in the capital, and authorities urged drivers to drive with caution.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Batters Country With Heavy Rain and Strong Winds

Storm Kristin continued to batter much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow on Thursday, January 28. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 9

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 8

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 6

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 7

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 3

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 2

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 5

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Brings Snow to Madrid Causing Traffic Disruptions 4

Storm Kristin continued to batter Madrid and much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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Japan: Hundreds of Vehicles Stranded on Hokuriku Expressway Amid Record Snowfall in Fukui

Heavy snowfall in Fukui Prefecture prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a weather warning on Friday, January 23. As rapid accumulation caused severe traffic disruptions, approximately 360 vehicles were left stranded on the Hokuriku Expressway near Tsuruga City.

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Massive Power Outage Creates Chaos In San Francisco - USA

Staff members restore traffic lights at an intersection affected by the power outage in San Francisco, California, the United States, on December 21, 2025. A large-scale power outage struck San Francisco on Saturday, affecting about 130,000 households and businesses, or roughly one-third of all customers served by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in the city. Photo by Ziyu Julian Zhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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VEHICLES STUCK IN SNOW SWEDEN

LANDSKRONA 2025-11-20 mA car is towed from highway 17 outside Landskrona, southern Sweden November 20, 2025. Major problems with traffic in the snow and strong winds in southern Sweden on Thursday evening. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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VEHICLES STUCK IN SNOW SWEDEN

LANDSKRONA 2025-11-20 mMore than 20 vehicles - cars, a bus and a truck - are stuck in the snow drifts and slippery road outside Landskrona,southern Sweden November 20, 2025. The past days the temperature has dropped and winter has arrived to southern Sweden.Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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Colombia: Strong Hailstorm Hits Bogotá, Causing Flooding and Traffic Chaos

A strong hailstorm hit Bogotá on Thursday, October 16, covering some areas with extensive layers of ice stones and causing vehicular chaos due to flooding on main roads.

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Thailand: Typhoon Matmo Strengthens Monsoon, Bringing Heavy Rains and Flooding to Bangkok

Heavy downpours swept across Bangkok on Saturday, October 4, after Typhoon Matmo, which intensified near Vietnam, strengthened the southwest monsoon, causing widespread flooding and traffic chaos.

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FLOODS SWEDEN

ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK 20250908Stormfall on Sunday has caused extensive traffic chaos in Västernorrland with derailed trains and undermined roads. At Stugusjön in Skorped west of Örnsköldsvik, several carriages are now lying alongside the rails. Photo: Mats Andersson / TT / code 62210

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FLOODS SWEDEN

ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK, SWEDEN 20250908Stormfall on Sunday has caused extensive traffic chaos in Västernorrland with derailed trains and undermined roads. At Stugusjön in Skorped west of Örnsköldsvik, several carriages are now lying alongside the rails. Photo: Mats Andersson / TT / code 62210

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FLOODS SWEDEN

ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK 20250908Stormfall on Sunday has caused extensive traffic chaos in Västernorrland with derailed trains and undermined roads. At Stugusjön in Skorped west of Örnsköldsvik, several carriages are now lying alongside the rails. Photo: Mats Andersson / TT / code 62210

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Mexico: Intense Rainfall Floods South Part of Mexico City

On Sunday, August 31, heavy afternoon storms in Mexico City have caused flooding, traffic chaos, and power outages. The San Ángel River has also overflowed its banks.

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China: Farm-Style Traffic Jam as Sheep Circle Car in Ili, Xinjiang

A large flock of sheep circling a red car created a scene of amusing chaos on a remote grassland road in Ili, Xinjiang, on July 23. This video captures the comical moment as the vehicle was completely surrounded by hundreds of sheep, turning the quiet countryside into an unexpected traffic jam.

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Turkey: Man Rides Mattress Through Flooded Streets in Trabzon, Drawing Laughter

Severe flooding turned the streets of Trabzon, northeastern Turkey, into temporary rivers on Tuesday, June 3, bringing traffic to a standstill as water pooled across the roads. But amid the chaos, one man made the best of a soggy situation—floating on a mattress-turned-raft and improvising his way through the floodwaters. Bystanders laughed and cheered at the unusual sight.

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Mexico: Torrential Rains Cause Severe Flooding in CDMX, Trigger Traffic and Transit Chaos

Torrential rains caused widespread chaos in Mexico City on Monday, June 2, resulting in traffic gridlock, downed trees, and the suspension of Metro Line A service. The Mexico City government reported flooding in 53 areas, primarily in Iztapalapa, Xochimilco, Tlalpan, and Tláhuac, following the intense rains recorded.

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Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 7

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

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Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 8

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

A worker at a business on Avenida de la Albufera observes the chaos, as traffic lights fail to work, due to the widespread power outage and the National Alert caused, in Madrid, Spain, April 28, 2025. Gustavo Valiente / Europa Press 04/28/202

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Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 4

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

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Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 5

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack. This video shows people walking home on the Autovía A-42 highway.

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Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 6

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

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Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 3

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

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Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 2

A massive power outage struck Spain and Portugal around 12:30 PM on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

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Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos

A massive power outage struck Spain and Portugal around 12:30 PM on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

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US: Eagles Fans Knock Down Traffic Light Pole In Super Bowl Celebration

Thousands of Eagles fans took to the streets of Philadelphia to celebrate on Sunday, February 9 after the team defeated Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. The video shows fans carrying a toppled traffic light pole.

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Traffic Lights - Rotterdam

Traffic lights on the street, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on October 05, 2024. Tens of thousands of traffic lights in the Netherlands can be hacked and controlled remotely. Malicious parties could abuse the leak to cause chaos or hinder emergency services. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traffic Lights - Rotterdam

Traffic lights on the street, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on October 05, 2024. Tens of thousands of traffic lights in the Netherlands can be hacked and controlled remotely. Malicious parties could abuse the leak to cause chaos or hinder emergency services. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traffic Lights - Rotterdam

Traffic lights on the street, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on October 05, 2024. Tens of thousands of traffic lights in the Netherlands can be hacked and controlled remotely. Malicious parties could abuse the leak to cause chaos or hinder emergency services. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traffic Lights - Rotterdam

Traffic lights on the street, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on October 05, 2024. Tens of thousands of traffic lights in the Netherlands can be hacked and controlled remotely. Malicious parties could abuse the leak to cause chaos or hinder emergency services. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Shinkansen Services Halted After Two Linked Cars Disconnected

Tohoku Shinkansen services were suspended for hours after two linked trains uncoupled between Furukawa and Sendai stations in Miyagi Prefecture, northeast Japan on Thursday, September 19. JR East halted all bullet train services between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori in Aomori Prefecture for inspection. This video shows a bullet train stopped in Osaki City, about 8 kilometers south of Furukawa station. There is no injuries reported among the some 320 people aboard.

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Traffic jam caused by a cycle lane

10.09.2024, Tallinn. A pop-up cycle lane along Paldiski street has caused a chaos every morning for weeks. The city government's decision to eliminate one lane from this street with extremely heavy traffic has caused kilometers of traffic jams. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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Traffic jam caused by a cycle lane

10.09.2024, Tallinn. A pop-up cycle lane along Paldiski street has caused a chaos every morning for weeks. The city government's decision to eliminate one lane from this street with extremely heavy traffic has caused kilometers of traffic jams. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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Traffic jam caused by a cycle lane

10.09.2024, Tallinn. A pop-up cycle lane along Paldiski street has caused a chaos every morning for weeks. The city government's decision to eliminate one lane from this street with extremely heavy traffic has caused kilometers of traffic jams. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees