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RECAP: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Hammers CNMI and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year, struck the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday night, April 14, packing sustained winds of up to 150 mph (240 kph). The storm flipped cars, toppled utility poles, downed power lines, and ripped off roofs across Saipan — a U.S. territory of about 43,000 people. Roads were impassable and widespread power and water outages were reported. Guam was also hit with tropical force winds.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 5

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 3

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 4

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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France: Hérault Under Red Alert After Days of Intense Rainfall 2

Rare and severe flooding hit southern France on Monday, December 22, placing the Hérault department under red alert after torrential rain pushed river levels near Agde to a record 3.57 meters. Montpellier was inundated with around 300 millimeters of rain in three days, flooding streets, disrupting transportation, forcing evacuations, and leaving up to 3,000 households without power. On Tuesday, authorities said water levels were stabilizing and rainfall was easing, though Hérault remained under red alert. No casualties were reported.

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Japan: Water Gushes Out of Manholes in Tokyo Amid Severe Rainfall 2

On Thursday, September 11, sudden thunderstorms hit the southern Kanto region, including Tokyo, causing rapidly changing weather and record-breaking rainfall in some areas. This video shows water gushing out of a manhole at a park in Ota Ward, Tokyo.

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Japan: Water Gushes Out Of Manhole in Tokyo Amid Severe Rainfall

Heavy rain battered Tokyo and surrounding areas on Thursday, September 11, flooding streets, cutting power to over 7,000 homes, grounding flights, and triggering emergency alerts for floods and landslides. This video shows floodwater gushing out of a manhole in Meguro Ward, Tokyo.

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South Africa: Johannesburg Water Crisis Sparks Deadly Protests in Westbury, Coronationville

Residents of Westbury and Coronationville in Johannesburg protested months-long water outages, clashing with police. An 81-year-old was killed and a 15-year-old injured. The shortages are linked to aging infrastructure, burst pipes, illegal connections, and management issues at Johannesburg Water. Authorities have promised interim and long-term measures to restore supply and stabilize the system.

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Spain: People Celebrate End of Nationwide Power Outage 3

Massive blackouts in Spain and Portugal left passengers stranded on trains and elevators, and millions without phone and internet coverage. However, power was restored to nearly 90% of both countries by early Tuesday, April 29.

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Spain: People Celebrate End of Nationwide Power Outage 2

Massive blackouts in Spain and Portugal left passengers stranded on trains and elevators, and millions without phone and internet coverage. However, power was restored to nearly 90% of both countries by early Tuesday, April 29.

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Spain: People Celebrate End of Nationwide Power Outage

Massive blackouts in Spain and Portugal left passengers stranded on trains and elevators, and millions without phone and internet coverage. However, power was restored to nearly 90% of both countries by early Tuesday, April 29. The video shows people in Madrid cheering as the electricity was restored.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island with Fierce Winds 7

Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion on Friday, February 28, leaving four people dead and hundreds of thousands of people without power or running water.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island with Fierce Winds 8

Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion on Friday, February 28, leaving four people dead and hundreds of thousands of people without power or running water.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island with Fierce Winds 9

Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion on Friday, February 28, leaving four people dead and hundreds of thousands without power or running water. This video shows the damage caused by Cyclone Garance.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island With Fierce Winds 6

Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion on Friday, February 28, leaving four people dead and hundreds of thousands of people without power or running water.

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Recap: Cyclone Garance Strikes Réunion Island, Killing Four And Disrupting Power Supply

Cyclone Garance struck the island of La Réunion on Friday, February 28, bringing high winds and heavy rain, leaving at least four dead and hundreds of thousands of people without power or running water.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island With Fierce Winds 5

Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion on Friday, February 28, leaving four people dead and hundreds of thousands of people without power or running water.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island With Fierce Winds 4

Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion on Friday, February 28, leaving at least three people dead, 180,000 people without power, and 170,000 people without running water.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island With Fierce Winds 3

Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion on Friday, February 28, leaving at least three people dead, 180,000 people without power, and 170,000 people without running water.

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Brazil: Powerful Storm Hits Sao Paulo, Leaving 7 Dead, 1.4 Million Homes Without Power 4

A powerful storm with wind gusts of more than 100 kph (62 mph) swept through Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, October 11, leaving at least seven people dead. The storm knocked down power lines, leaving about 1.4 million homes without power, shutting down several airports, and interrupting water service in several areas.

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Brazil: Powerful Storm Hits Sao Paulo, Leaving 7 Dead, 1.4 Million Homes Without Power 3

A powerful storm with wind gusts of more than 100 kph (62 mph) swept through Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, October 11, leaving at least seven people dead. The storm knocked down power lines, leaving about 1.4 million homes without power, shutting down several airports, and interrupting water service in several areas.

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Brazil: Powerful Storm Hits Sao Paulo, Leaving 7 Dead, 1.4 Million Homes Without Power 2

A powerful storm with wind gusts of more than 100 kph (62 mph) swept through Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, October 11, leaving at least seven people dead. The storm knocked down power lines, leaving about 1.4 million homes without power, shutting down several airports, and interrupting water service in several areas.

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Brazil: Powerful Storm Hits Sao Paulo, Leaving 7 Dead, 1.4 Million Homes Without Power

A powerful storm with wind gusts of more than 100 kph (62 mph) swept through Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, October 11, leaving at least seven people dead. The storm knocked down power lines, leaving about 1.4 million homes without power, shutting down several airports, and interrupting water service in several areas.

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US: Floridians Rush To Stores For Supplies In Preparation For Hurricane Milton 2

Hurricane Milton has intensified rapidly, becoming a Category 5 storm, making its way toward Florida, and is expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast. Mandatory evacuations are underway along areas of Florida's west coast. People have rushed to stores to stock up on supplies, including food and water, and long lines formed at gas stations in preparation for the hurricane.

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US: People Rush To Stores For Supplies In Preparation For Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton has intensified rapidly, becoming a Category 5 storm, making its way toward Florida, and is expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast. Mandatory evacuations are underway along areas of Florida's west coast. People rushed to stores to stock up on supplies, including food and water, and long lines formed at gas stations in preparation for the hurricane.

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Canada: Water Main Break Causes Chaos In Montreal

A major water main break erupted in Montreal early Friday, August 16. The incident flooded streets and dozens of buildings causing significant disruptions.

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US: Glacial Lake Flooding Damages More Than 100 Homes In Juneau, Alaska

More than 100 homes in Juneau, Alaska, were damaged by flooding after a glacial lake overflowed, sending surging water to nearby neighborhoods. Gov. Mike Dunleavy declared a state disaster emergency on Tuesday, August 6, as the Mendenhall River reached record levels and flooded neighborhoods in Mendenhall Valley. There were no deaths or severe injuries reported.

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US: Flash Flood Emergency Issued As Heavy Rain Hits Northern Arkansas

A flash flood emergency was declared for northern Arkansas on Wednesday, July 17, as over 10 inches of heavy rainfall caused 'life-threatening' flooding across the region. Water rescues and evacuations took place as rising water inundated homes and businesses.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms With Hurricane-Force Winds Cause Significant Flooding In Houston

Severe thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds hit the Houston area on Tuesday, May 28, bringing heavy rains. Several areas experienced significant street flooding, causing traffic to slow down, and some cars got stuck in high water.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms With Hurricane-Force Winds Causes Significant Flooding In Houston 2

Severe thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds hit the Houston area on Tuesday, May 28, bringing heavy rains. Several areas experienced significant street flooding, causing traffic to slow down, and some cars got stuck in high water.

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(FOCUS)MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-POWER OUTAGE

(231021) -- KHAN YOUNIS, Oct. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children use candles for lighting in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on Oct. 20, 2023. The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, firing thousands of rockets and infiltrating Israeli territory, to which Israel responded with massive airstrikes and punitive measures, including a siege on the enclave with supplies of water, electricity, fuel, and other necessities being cut off. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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(FOCUS)MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-POWER OUTAGE

(231021) -- KHAN YOUNIS, Oct. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children use candles for lighting in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on Oct. 20, 2023. The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, firing thousands of rockets and infiltrating Israeli territory, to which Israel responded with massive airstrikes and punitive measures, including a siege on the enclave with supplies of water, electricity, fuel, and other necessities being cut off. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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(FOCUS)MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-POWER OUTAGE

(231021) -- KHAN YOUNIS, Oct. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children use candles for lighting in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on Oct. 20, 2023. The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, firing thousands of rockets and infiltrating Israeli territory, to which Israel responded with massive airstrikes and punitive measures, including a siege on the enclave with supplies of water, electricity, fuel, and other necessities being cut off. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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(FOCUS)MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-POWER OUTAGE

(231021) -- KHAN YOUNIS, Oct. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children use candles for lighting in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on Oct. 20, 2023. The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, firing thousands of rockets and infiltrating Israeli territory, to which Israel responded with massive airstrikes and punitive measures, including a siege on the enclave with supplies of water, electricity, fuel, and other necessities being cut off. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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(FOCUS)MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT-POWER OUTAGE

(231021) -- KHAN YOUNIS, Oct. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children use candles for lighting in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, on Oct. 20, 2023. The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) launched a surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7, firing thousands of rockets and infiltrating Israeli territory, to which Israel responded with massive airstrikes and punitive measures, including a siege on the enclave with supplies of water, electricity, fuel, and other necessities being cut off. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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60,000 homes in west Japan city face water outage after pipe collapse

WAKAYAMA, Japan, Oct. 4 Kyodo - Around 60,000 homes in a western Japan city have been facing a water outage since a section of a water pipe bridge collapsed, city officials said Monday.Some 138,000 people in parts of the city of Wakayama have been affected. The bridge that spans the Kinokawa River is not used for crossing banks by people or cars. In the incident, confirmed on Sunday evening, the two pipes on the bridge collapsed for about 60 meters near the center of the river. The bridge is 546 meters long, with each pipe measuring around 90 centimeters in diameter.

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Water pipe bridge collapse in western Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Oct. 4, 2021, shows a collapsed water pipe bridge over the Kinokawa River in Wakayama, western Japan. The collapse resulted in a water outage that affected 60,000 households.

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Water pipe bridge collapse in western Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Oct. 4, 2021, shows a collapsed water pipe bridge over the Kinokawa River in Wakayama, western Japan. The collapse resulted in a water outage that affected 60,000 households.

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Water pipe bridge collapse in western Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Oct. 4, 2021, shows a collapsed water pipe bridge over the Kinokawa River in Wakayama, western Japan. The collapse resulted in a water outage that affected 60,000 households.

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Quakes still affect public life

Residents in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto receive water on April 20, 2016, in the wake of water outage caused by powerful earthquakes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Quakes still affect public life

A girl carries water in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto on April 20, 2016, in the wake of water outage caused by powerful earthquakes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Quakes still affect public life

Residents in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto receive water on April 20, 2016, in the wake of water outage caused by powerful earthquakes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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1 week since start of powerful quakes

Evacuees from powerful earthquakes in southwestern Japan receive water at a shelter in Mashiki town, Kumamoto Prefecture, on April 21, 2016, one week after the start of the series of quakes. In Kumamoto, around 90,000 households still faced water outage as of April 20. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Quakes hit southwestern Japan

A boy carries water on April 19, 2016, at an elementary school being used as a shelter in the wake of powerful earthquakes in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto. The city is still suffering a water outage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Blackout in typhoon-hit Chiba

Local residents gather at the city office of Ichihara in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, to receive water and other supplies on Sept. 11, 2019, as a widespread power outage continues into a third day after Typhoon Faxai struck the area. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Power cuts in Venezuela

A cashier stands in a dark supermarket during a power outage in Caracas on April 23, 2019. Two major blackouts in Venezuela in March triggered nationwide power and water crises. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo