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US: South Florida Faces Flood Threat During Labor Day Weekend

South Florida is under a flood threat through Labor Day, September 1 with up to 10 inches of rain possible. Residents are advised to stay alert and avoid flooded roads. This video shows flooded roads in Hollywood, Broward County on Sunday, August 31.

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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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Residents Stranded as Yamuna River Floods Rise

Flood-affected residents of a low-lying area stand on their rooftop on the banks of the Yamuna River in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025, as water levels rise following continuous monsoon rains. The annual monsoon season brings critical rainfall to northern India, but also triggers frequent flooding, especially in vulnerable low-lying regions. Rising river levels force families to seek shelter on rooftops or evacuate their homes. The floods disrupt daily life, damage property, and pose health risks due to waterborne diseases and lack of clean water. Local authorities often struggle to provide timely relief and evacuation assistance. Scenes like this reflect the ongoing challenges of climate vulnerability and urban planning in flood-prone zones, highlighting the human cost of extreme weather patterns intensified by climate change. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Relentless Monsoon Deluge Hits Pakistan

Rescue personnel have been sounding the flood alarm near the Gowalmandi drain during the heavy monsoon rains. A scene of flooding in the Gowalmandi drain. view of the Gowalmandi drain overflowing during heavy monsoon rains.INP PHOTO by Raja ImranRawalpindi, Pakistan, on July 17, 2025. Monsoon downpours continue to batter parts of the country, increasing the risk of flooding, landslides, and urban inundation Photo by Raja imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Greater Tokyo Area 4

On July 10, 2025, record rainfall over 100 mm per hour caused severe flooding in Tokyo and surrounding regions. Roads were submerged, rivers reached flood levels, and emergency alerts were issued. This video shows vehicles driving through a flooded road in Shibuya, Tokyo.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Greater Tokyo Area 5

On July 10, 2025, record rainfall over 100 mm per hour caused severe flooding in Tokyo and surrounding regions. Roads were submerged, rivers reached flood levels, and emergency alerts were issued. The Meguro River reached flood-risk levels, prompting alerts temporarily for possible evacuations in Shinagawa and Meguro wards.

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Japan: Waterfall-Like Leak at Shinjuku Station as Record Rainfall Hits Tokyo

On July 10, 2025, record-breaking rainfall hit during the evening rush hour, and a waterfall-like leak was seen inside Shinjuku Station, one of Tokyo’s major transit hubs. Rainfall over 100 mm per hour caused severe flooding in Tokyo and surrounding regions. Roads were submerged, rivers reached flood levels, and emergency alerts were issued.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Greater Tokyo Area

On July 10, 2025, record rainfall over 100 mm per hour caused severe flooding in Tokyo and surrounding regions. Roads were submerged, rivers reached flood levels, and emergency alerts were issued. This video shows a submerged car in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Kawasaki City, south of Tokyo.

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Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2025 - The old urban area of Congjiang County after the flood in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on June 25, 2025.

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Post Disaster Rescue and Recovery in Congjiang

QIANDONGNAN, CHINA - JUNE 25, 2025 - The old urban area of Congjiang County after the flood in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China on June 25, 2025.

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Mexico: Heavy Downpour Floods Streets in Guadalajara Metro Area 2

A downpour hit the Guadalajara metropolitan area, Jalisco on Tuesday afternoon, June 24. Several streets and main avenues of the city were severely flooded.

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Mexico: Heavy Downpour Floods Streets in Guadalajara Metro Area

A downpour hit the Guadalajara metropolitan area, Jalisco on Tuesday afternoon, June 24. Several streets and main avenues of the city were severely flooded.

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China: Floating Traffic Barriers Turn Flooded Street Into Surreal Parade in Qingdao

On June 15, 2025, in Qingdao, Shandong, bright orange traffic barriers were seen drifting down a flooded street like boats. Torrential rain had turned the road into a shallow river, sending the barriers—usually used to manage traffic—floating and bumping into each other. Bystanders laughed and filmed the surreal scene as the barriers bobbed gently in the water, resembling a slow-moving parade. The video ended with the barriers continuing their odd journey downstream.

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China: Car Seen Floating Through Flooded Streets During Heavy Rain in Dalian

This is the dramatic moment a small car was seen moving through floodwaters during a short but intense rainstorm, appearing almost like a makeshift boat. On June 9, 2025, in Dalian, Liaoning Province, video footage captured torrential rain battering the streets and causing significant flooding. The car was seen navigating or drifting through a strong current, bobbing in the rising water as shocked onlookers looked on. The water level had risen so high that the tires were no longer visible, making it unclear whether the vehicle was being carried by the water or attempting to drive through it. The video ends with the car continuing to move downstream, gradually disappearing from view as the heavy rain continues to fall.

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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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China: Delivery Worker in Wuhan Battles Waist-High Floodwater

This chaotic scene shows a severely flooded neighborhood in Wuhan, Hubei, where a delivery worker is trudging through waist-deep muddy floodwaters on a scooter amid extreme weather conditions. According to reports, the city had issued a red alert—the highest level of weather warning—due to persistent heavy rainfall. The local meteorological bureau warned that the downpour is likely to continue and urged residents to take precautions.

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US: 2 Killed In Halloween Night Shooting In Orlando, Florida

Two men were killed and at least seven others injured in a shooting in downtown Orlando late on Halloween night, October 31, shortly after 1:00 a.m. A video captures the chaotic scene that followed, with several individuals receiving treatment on the street.

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CHINA-LIAONING-DANDONG-FLOODS-AFTERMATH (CN)

(240801) -- DANDONG, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Workers of a flood-affected shop clear the mud in preparation for business in Dandong, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Aug. 1, 2024. As the water level of the Yalu River gradually dropped in Dandong, dredging and sand removal work has been carried out orderly in urban areas along the river. Shops are ready to resume business, and roads along the river have been restored to traffic. Since July, Dandong has experienced seven episodes of heavy rain, accumulating a total of 486.5 millimeters of rainfall, 90 percent more than the historical average for this period over many years. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Long Lei)

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Deadly Flooding Strikes Baoji - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows a flood-hit area in Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Five people have been confirmed dead and eight others are still missing after torrential rains hit the city of Baoji since Tuesday, local authorities said Friday. Heavy downpours lashed Baoji between 7 a.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday, with its main urban areas experiencing a record-high daily precipitation since meteorological records began. The heavy rainfall has caused mountain torrents and damaged roads. A total of 7,848 people have been relocated.Photo by Zhang Bowen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Flooding Strikes Baoji - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows a flood-affected road in Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Five people have been confirmed dead and eight others are still missing after torrential rains hit the city of Baoji since Tuesday, local authorities said Friday. Heavy downpours lashed Baoji between 7 a.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday, with its main urban areas experiencing a record-high daily precipitation since meteorological records began. The heavy rainfall has caused mountain torrents and damaged roads. A total of 7,848 people have been relocated.Photo by Zhang Bowen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-TORRENTIAL RAINS-RESCUE EFFORTS (CN)

(240720) -- BAOJI, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows a flood-affected road in Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Five people have been confirmed dead and eight others are still missing after torrential rains hit the city of Baoji since Tuesday, local authorities said Friday. Heavy downpours lashed Baoji between 7 a.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday, with its main urban areas experiencing a record-high daily precipitation since meteorological records began. The heavy rainfall has caused mountain torrents and damaged roads. A total of 7,848 people have been relocated. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Bowen)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-TORRENTIAL RAINS-RESCUE EFFORTS (CN)

(240720) -- BAOJI, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Flood-affected youngsters are pictured at a relocation site in Fengxian County of Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 19, 2024. Five people have been confirmed dead and eight others are still missing after torrential rains hit the city of Baoji since Tuesday, local authorities said Friday. Heavy downpours lashed Baoji between 7 a.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday, with its main urban areas experiencing a record-high daily precipitation since meteorological records began. The heavy rainfall has caused mountain torrents and damaged roads. A total of 7,848 people have been relocated. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Bowen)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-TORRENTIAL RAINS-RESCUE EFFORTS (CN)

(240720) -- BAOJI, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Flood-affected residents have a meal at a relocation site in Fengxian County of Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 19, 2024. Five people have been confirmed dead and eight others are still missing after torrential rains hit the city of Baoji since Tuesday, local authorities said Friday. Heavy downpours lashed Baoji between 7 a.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday, with its main urban areas experiencing a record-high daily precipitation since meteorological records began. The heavy rainfall has caused mountain torrents and damaged roads. A total of 7,848 people have been relocated. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Bowen)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-TORRENTIAL RAINS-RESCUE EFFORTS (CN)

(240720) -- BAOJI, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on July 18, 2024 shows a flood-hit area in Baoji City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Five people have been confirmed dead and eight others are still missing after torrential rains hit the city of Baoji since Tuesday, local authorities said Friday. Heavy downpours lashed Baoji between 7 a.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday, with its main urban areas experiencing a record-high daily precipitation since meteorological records began. The heavy rainfall has caused mountain torrents and damaged roads. A total of 7,848 people have been relocated. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Bowen)

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China prepares for flood control after rainstorm red alert

STORY: China prepares for flood control after rainstorm red alert SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: HANGZHOU/WUHAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rainstorms in different places in China 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN CHAO, Deputy Director of State Grid Hangzhou Lin'an District power supply company STORYLINE: China's national weather observatory on Monday issued this year's first red alert for rainstorms. It's the highest level in the country's weather warning system. The National Meteorological Center forecast heavy rains in the provincial-level regions of Hubei, Hunan, Anhui, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Guizhou and Guangxi. Various measures have been implemented to prepare for the extreme weather. Wuhan in central China's Hubei launched an islanded microgrid system to enhance flood prevention and drainage capabilities. This system integrates photovoltaic energy storage technology with urban drainage facilities, bolstering the city's flood pre

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