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Kazakhstan: Hurricane-Force Winds Tear Through Aktobe, Leaving Trail of Destruction 2

A powerful storm swept through Aktobe, Kazakhstan on Saturday, June 21, with wind gusts reaching 30 meters per second, uprooting trees, tearing off rooftops, and damaging advertising structures across the city.

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Kazakhstan: Hurricane-Force Winds Tear Through Aktobe, Leaving Trail of Destruction

A powerful storm swept through Aktobe, Kazakhstan on Saturday, June 21, with wind gusts reaching 30 meters per second, uprooting trees, tearing off rooftops, and damaging advertising structures across the city.

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US: Massive Warehouse Fire Destroys Medline Distribution Center in Northern California

A massive fire broke out at a Medline distribution warehouse in Tracy, Northern California, on Thursday, June 11, destroying the one-million-square-foot facility and sending a large column of black smoke into the sky. The blaze started around 1 p.m. and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.

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China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Tears Through Belton, Missouri, Leaving Trail of Destruction

An EF-1 tornado struck Belton, Missouri, on Friday, April 17, causing structural and tree damage through a neighborhood and a historic cemetery. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado, which was part of an intense line of thunderstorms moving across the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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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.

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Jamaica: Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, slammed into the coast of Jamaica near the city of Black River on Tuesday, October 28. The storm caused what the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned would be a "catastrophic" situation, leaving roughly 140,000 people cut off across the island. Approximately 25,000 tourists remained in Jamaica as recovery efforts began.

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RECAP: Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica, Leaving Trail of Destruction

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record in 2025, made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, October 28. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and high storm surges, resulting in at least seven storm-related deaths across the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica.

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Jamaica: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall, Leaving Trail of Destruction

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record in 2025, made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, October 28. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and high storm surges, resulting in at least seven storm-related deaths across the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica.

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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.

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Philippines: Aftermath of Typhoon Bualoi, At Least 26 Confirmed Dead

Typhoon Bualoi, locally named Opong, left a trail of destruction in the Philippines after it brought torrential rains and powerful winds to the central Philippines and southern Luzon on Friday, September 26.　According to reports, the storm killed at least 26 people, left 14 missing, and injured 33 others.

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Italy: Supercell Storm Hits Emilia-Romagna, Leaving Trail of Destruction in Milano Marittima

A supercell storm ripped through the Emilia-Romagna coastal area on Sunday, August 24, leaving hundreds of trees uprooted from the ground before smashing up parked cars in Milano Marittima, Ravenna. The storm brought strong wind gusts, over 100 km/h, combined with a downburst, causing flooding, damage to homes and businesses, and a trail of destruction in its wake. President of Emilia-Romagna Michele de Pascale declared a state of regional emergency.

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Italy: Supercell Storm Hits Emilia-Romagna, Leaving Trail of Destruction in Milano Marittima 2

A supercell storm ripped through the Emilia-Romagna coastal area on Sunday, August 24, leaving hundreds of trees uprooted from the ground before smashing up parked cars in Milano Marittima, Ravenna. The storm brought strong wind gusts, over 100 km/h, combined with a downburst, causing flooding, damage to homes and businesses, and a trail of destruction in its wake. President of Emilia-Romagna Michele de Pascale declared a state of regional emergency.

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Italy: Supercell Storm Hits Emilia-Romagna, Leaving Trail of Destruction in Milano Marittima 3

A supercell storm ripped through the Emilia-Romagna coastal area on Sunday, August 24, leaving hundreds of trees uprooted from the ground before smashing up parked cars in Milano Marittima, Ravenna. The storm brought strong wind gusts, over 100 km/h, combined with a downburst, causing flooding, damage to homes and businesses, and a trail of destruction in its wake. President of Emilia-Romagna Michele de Pascale declared a state of regional emergency.

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Canada: EF-1 Downburst Hits Mitchell, Ontario, Leaving Trail of Destruction

An EF-1 downburst with estimated maximum wind speeds of 150 km/h tore through Mitchell, in the Municipality of West Perth, on Thursday, July 24, damaging barns, power poles, trees, and crops.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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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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Chile: Tornado Leaves Trail of Destruction in Puerto Varas

A powerful tornado struck the city of Puerto Varas in southern Chile on Sunday afternoon, May 25, causing damage to several buildings in the downtown area and nearby neighborhoods. This video captures the aftermath, showing toppled trees, downed power lines, and damaged homes.

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US: Deadly Tornado Leaves Significant Damage in London, Kentucky 2

A tornado ripped through London in southeastern Kentucky overnight on May 16, leaving significant damage in its wake. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at least 19 people were killed.

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US: Deadly Tornado Leaves Significant Damage in London, Kentucky

A tornado ripped through London in southeastern Kentucky overnight on May 16, leaving significant damage in its wake. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at least 19 people were killed.

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US: Several Dead in Missouri as Tornadoes Leave Trail of Destruction 2

Severe weather unleashed hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats across large portions of the Midwest on Friday, May 16. In Missouri, several people died in St. Louis and in Scott County, which is southeast of the state, after tornadoes struck the area and left a trail of destruction.

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US: Tornado Touches Down Near Murray, KY, Leaving Trail of Destruction

A confirmed tornado touched down southwest of Murray, Kentucky, on Wednesday night, April 2, leaving significant damage in the area.

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US: Tornado Leaves Significant Damage in Selmer, West Tennessee

Severe weather systems with tornado warnings swept through Tennessee overnight from Wednesday, April 2, into Thursday, April 3, causing significant damage. Overnight, two tornadoes touched down in Selmer, West Tennessee, leaving a trail of destruction. As of Thursday morning, the death toll had reached at least five across four counties in West Tennessee.

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US: Tornado Leaves Significant Damage in Selmer, West Tennessee 2

Severe weather systems with tornado warnings swept through Tennessee overnight from Wednesday, April 2, into Thursday, April 3, causing significant damage. Overnight, two tornadoes touched down in Selmer, West Tennessee, leaving a trail of destruction. As of Thursday morning, the death toll had reached at least five across four counties in West Tennessee.

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US: Tornado Leaves Trail of Destruction in Carmel, Indiana 2

A tornado ripped through Carmel, central Indiana on Wednesday, April 2 causing significant damage to buildings and trees.

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US: Tornado Leaves Trail of Destruction in Carmel, Indiana

A tornado ripped through Carmel, central Indiana on Wednesday, April 2 causing damage to buildings and trees.

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US: Tornadoes and Severe Storms Sweep Through Midwest and South, Bringing Large Hail

Severe storms swept through the Midwest and South of the United States on Friday evening, March 14, bringing tornadoes and leaving more than 30 dead and a trail of destruction in the area. This video captures the tornado-producing storm dumping large hail to Branson, Missouri.

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US: More Than 30 Dead in Midwest and South as Violent Storms Bring Tornadoes

Severe storms swept through the Midwest and South of the United States on Friday evening, March 14, bringing tornadoes and leaving more than 30 dead and a trail of destruction. This video shows a downed tree by violent storms in Arnold, Missouri, near St. Louis.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Recap: Cyclone Chido Ravages Mayotte Island, Leaving Trail Of Destruction

Cyclone Chido pummeled Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, on Saturday, December 14, causing widespread destruction. At least 22 deaths and over 1,500 injuries have been reported, according to reports.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Spain: Deadly Flooding Leaves Trail Of Destruction On Streets Of Valencia 8

More than 200 people were dead after intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall, triggering flash flooding across the Valencia region. The floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged buildings and trees, and caused widespread power outages.

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Spain: Deadly Flooding Leaves Trail Of Destruction On Streets Of Valencia 4

At least 155 people were killed after intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall, triggering flash flooding across the the Valencia region. The floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged building and trees, and caused widespread power outages.

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Spain: Deadly Flooding Leaves Trail Of Destruction On Streets Of Valencia 6

At least 155 people were killed after intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall, triggering flash flooding across the the Valencia region. The floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged building and trees, and caused widespread power outages.

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Spain: Deadly Flooding Leaves Trail Of Destruction On Streets Of Valencia 5

At least 155 people were killed after intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall, triggering flash flooding across the the Valencia region. The floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged building and trees, and caused widespread power outages.

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Spain: Deadly Flooding Leaves Trail Of Destruction On Streets Of Valencia 7

At least 155 people were killed after intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall, triggering flash flooding across the the Valencia region. The floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged building and trees, and caused widespread power outages.

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Spain: Deadly Flooding Leaves Trail Of Destruction On Streets Of Valencia 3

Intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall across parts of the province of Valencia on Tuesday, October 29. The inclement weather caused flash flooding, road closures, and school closures. According to reports, at least 95 died because of the flooding. According to the electric company Iberdrola, about 155,000 people were without electricity on Wednesday morning. The first video shows a muddy street and piled up cars and the second video shows cars and trees all tangled in mud.

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Spain: Deadly Flooding Leaves Trail Of Destruction On Streets Of Valencia 2

Intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall across parts of the province of Valencia on Tuesday, October 29. The inclement weather caused flash flooding, road closures, and school closures. CENEM confirmed at least 95 died because of the flooding. According to the electric company Iberdrola, about 155,000 people were without electricity on Wednesday morning. The video shows the swelled river, a muddy street and piled up cars in La Torre on Wednesday morning.

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Spain: Deadly Flooding Leaves Trail Of Destruction On Streets Of Valencia

Intense storms unleashed heavy rainfall across parts of the province of Valencia on Tuesday, October 29. The inclement weather caused flash flooding, road closures, and school closures. CENEM confirmed at least 51 died because of the flooding. According to the electric company Iberdrola, about 155,000 people were without electricity on Wednesday morning. The video shows a muddy street and piled up cars in La Torre on Wednesday morning.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 9

Typhoon Krathon, a Category 1 storm, made landfall in Kaohsiung, southwestern Taiwan, on Thursday, October 3, leaving at least two people dead.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 7

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows damage to trees in Kaohsiung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 8

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows a landslide caused by the typhoon on Xinfeng Street in Keelung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 5

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows damage to buildings and trees in Kaohsiung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 6

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows damage to trees in Kaohsiung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 4

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows damage to buildings in Kaohsiung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 3

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows damaged trees and debris on the street in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 2

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows a downed tree blocking a road in in Kaohsiung City.