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Spain: Storm Emilia Causes Severe Flooding Across Peninsula

As Storm Emilia passes, dozens of weather alerts remain active across the Spanish coast due to intense rain and storms. Some areas could see over 250 liters of rain per square meter, with warnings in effect for southern Catalonia through Wednesday, December 17. Aemet has forecast continued heavy showers for the Mediterranean coast and Balearic Islands, specifically warning of potential urban flooding in southern Valencia and northern Alicante.

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DRC: Torrential Rain Submerges Roads in Kinshasa

Kinshasa was hit by severe flooding on Tuesday, November 18. Torrential rain turned several neighborhoods into urban rivers. The French Institute’s Halle de la Gombe was flooded, forcing its closure on November 19 to assess damage. The Palais du Peuple and major roads, including Boulevard du 30 Juin and Boulevard Sendwe, were also submerged, paralyzing traffic.

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Satellite Views of Disastrous Flooding in The Philippines

Handout photo dated on November 12, 2025 shows Following the landfall of Typhoon Fung-wong on 9 November 2025, northern regions of the Philippines were affected by extensive flooding, with the Cagayan Valley among the worst hit areas. The typhoon brought intense rainfall, causing the Cagayan River to overflow its banks, submerging agricultural land, infrastructure, and urban areas, including the city of Tuguegarao. Several communities in the province of Cagayan were displaced, and damage to crops and transport infrastructure was reported across the region. This false colour image, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 12 November 2025, shows the flooded areas along the Cagayan River. In this composite, vegetation appears in red, while water bodies and flooded areas are shown in shades of light blue and green. Additionally, sediment plumes can be seen at the river’s mouth near Aparri, where the river enters the Pacific Ocean. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACA

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RECAP: Storm Gabrielle Brings Torrential Rain and Floods to Spain

Storm Gabrielle caused heavy rain and severe flooding across eastern Spain from September 28 to 29, followed by widespread flooding in the Balearic Islands on September 30. In Ibiza, roads and infrastructure were submerged, and rescue teams were deployed to assist affected residents. Other areas, including Catalonia, Valencia, and Tarragona, also experienced urban flooding and school closures.

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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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China: Severe Hailstorm Catches Chengdu Off Guard Amid Summer Heat

On July 29, 2025, a sudden downpour mixed with hailstones hit Chengdu, Sichuan, as violent weather swept through the city. The video shows hail pounding rooftops and roads, forcing residents to take cover. Experts say a high-pressure system created ideal conditions for sudden hailstorms. By late afternoon, the weather began to ease.

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China: Typhoon Wipha Triggers Severe Flooding in Xuwen County, Zhanjiang

This video captured an overwhelming scene of urban flooding as relentless rain pounded Xuwen County in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, under the influence of Typhoon Wipha on July 20. The severe flooding left parts of the city submerged in waist-deep floodwater.

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Relentless Monsoon Deluge Hits Pakistan

Two motorcyclists ride through a flooded road near Jama Masjid during heavy rain in Rawalpindi, 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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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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Relentless Monsoon Deluge Hits Pakistan

citizen Mokha Singh rides through a flooded road during heavy rains in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, July 17, 2025. Monsoon rains continue to lament in various parts of the country, increasing the risk of flooding, landslides, and urban flooding. Photo by Raja imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Relentless Monsoon Deluge Hits Pakistan

citizen Mokha Singh rides through a flooded road during heavy rains in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, July 17, 2025. Monsoon rains continue to lament in various parts of the country, increasing the risk of flooding, landslides, and urban flooding. Photo by Raja imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Relentless Monsoon Deluge Hits Pakistan

citizen Mokha Singh rides through a flooded road during heavy rains in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, July 17, 2025. Monsoon rains continue to lament in various parts of the country, increasing the risk of flooding, landslides, and urban flooding. Photo by Raja imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Relentless Monsoon Deluge Hits Pakistan

Boys look at a submerged vehicle in a water-logged street in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, July 17, 2025. Heavy monsoon rains continue in Pakistan, causing flooding, landslides and urban flooding in several provinces. Photo by Raja imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Relentless Monsoon Deluge Hits Pakistan

TA motorcyclist drives through a flooded road in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, July 17, 2025. Heavy monsoon rains continue in Pakistan, posing a threat of flooding, landslides and urban flooding in several provinces. Photo by Raja imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Relentless Monsoon Deluge Hits Pakistan

A motorcyclist rides through a flooded Jama Masjid road during rain in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, July 17, 2025. Heavy monsoon rains continue to hit Pakistan, posing the risk of flooding, landslides, and urban flooding in many areas. 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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Mexico: Floodwaters Pour Into Bus During Torrential Rain in Querétaro

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused widespread flooding across the Querétaro metropolitan area, affecting major roads, neighborhoods, and industrial zones on Thursday, July 3. The video shows floodwaters pouring into a bus with passengers inside.

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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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Typhoon Bebika Hit Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 - A sanitation worker cleans an urban sewer to prevent water from flooding at a junction in Yangpu district, Shanghai, China, September 16, 2024.

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Typhoon Bebika Hit Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 - A sanitation worker cleans an urban sewer to prevent water from flooding at a junction in Yangpu district, Shanghai, China, September 16, 2024.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 6

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 8

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 7

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 3

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 2

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 4

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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Japan: Intense Rain Hits Evening Rush Hour In Tokyo, Trains Suspended 5

Heavy rainfall hit the Tokyo metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 21 disrupting some train services during evening rush hour. Videos posted on social media shows water falling from ceilings like a waterfall inside stations and streets flooded like a river across the city.

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China: Man Rides Jet Ski Through Flooded Streets In Shangqiu, Henan

On July 16, 2024, heavy rain caused urban road flooding in Shangqiu, Henan. A man drew attention as he stylishly navigated the flooded streets on a jet ski. A woman filming the flooded streets happened to capture the man riding a jet ski passing by. According to Shangqiu Daily, from 7:00 AM on July 15th to 6:00 PM on July 17th, the city experienced an average rainfall of 289.0 millimeters.

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