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China: Dramatic Ice Flood Sweeps Through Kanas Scenic Area in Xinjiang

On January 6, 2026, in Altay, Xinjiang, a video captured a dangerous ice flood scene at the Kanas Scenic Area as strong currents carried large slabs of broken ice rapidly down the river. The surging water pushed the floating ice blocks through the river channel, creating a dramatic flowing ice phenomenon that drew attention from onlookers nearby.

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US: Potawatomi Hotel Casino Evacuated After Roof Fire Sends Black Smoke Into Sky

Potawatomi Hotel Casino in Milwaukee was evacuated on Monday, April 6, after a fire broke out in the HVAC system on the roof of the casino building, sending a massive plume of black smoke into the sky. The fire was brought under control with no injuries reported, and the casino reopened to the public at 6 p.m.

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US: Powerful Blizzard Continues to Batter Long Island, NY

A powerful blizzard — the first to strike the New York City area in a decade — began late Sunday night, February 22, and brought much of the U.S. Northeast to a standstill by Monday, February 23, prompting travel bans, school closures, and emergency measures. Central Park recorded 19.7 inches of snow, while parts of Long Island saw up to 31 inches. The storm produced heavy snow, fierce winds, coastal flooding risks, and widespread power outages, with states of emergency declared and millions under weather warnings across the region.

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US: Powerful Blizzard Hits NYC, Travel Bans Issued Across Northeast

A powerful blizzard — the first to strike the New York City area in a decade — began late Sunday night, February 22, and brought much of the U.S. Northeast to a standstill by Monday, February 23, prompting travel bans, school closures, and emergency measures. Central Park recorded 19.7 inches of snow, while parts of Long Island saw up to 31 inches. The storm produced heavy snow, fierce winds, coastal flooding risks, and widespread power outages, with states of emergency declared and millions under weather warnings across the region. This video was captured on the Manhattan side beneath the Queensboro Bridge (59th Street Bridge), along the East River, on Sunday night, February 22.

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US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 9

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 10

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 11

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 7

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 8

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 6

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 2

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 3

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 4

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 5

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

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France: Storm Goretti Sweeps Through Regions, Leaving Thousands Without Power

Storm Goretti swept across France, leaving 380,000 homes without power and causing widespread travel delays due to high winds, rain, and snow. In the northern region, the storm forced two nuclear reactors offline, felled trees, and shut down schools and ports as flooding and severe weather alerts continued.

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US: Heavy Rain from Winter Storm Triggers Flooding in Willits, California

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Willits on Sunday morning, December 21, amid rising water levels. The area is forecast to receive between 1 and 3 inches of rain through Monday, December 22, with higher totals possible at higher elevations. The National Weather Service warns motorists never to attempt to cross flooded roadways. From Arcata to Shelter Cove, heavy rain inundated valleys and caused creeks to overflow their banks, and turned roads into rivers of fast-moving muddy water.

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US: Second Atmospheric River Hits Southern California, Triggering Flood Watches

The second atmospheric river this week struck Southern California on Thursday, March 12, bringing heavy rain to coastal areas, valleys, and fire-impacted zones. Flood watches were issued for Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties, warning of flash flooding, debris flows, mudflows, and potential landslides.

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Argentina: Record-Breaking Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Bahía Blanca

Bahía Blanca, in southwestern Buenos Aires province, was battered by record-breaking rainfall of 290 millimeters on Friday, March 7th. This caused severe flooding, prompting the evacuation of 1,400 residents and tragically resulting in the death of at least 16 people.

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US: Another Winter Storm Hits, Bringing Heavy Snow To Kentucky After Devastating Floods

Another widespread winter storm hit the U.S., bringing heavy snow to Kentucky after the state was devastated by severe flooding over the weekend that killed 11 people.

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9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

9 Killed As Winter Storms Batter Kentucky

Photo taken on February 17, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Frankfort, Kentucky, the United States. The death toll of severe weather-induced flooding in the U.S. midwestern state of Kentucky over the weekend rose to 11, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said at a press conference Monday. Photo by Wang Changzheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Roads Covered With Mud And Water After Heavy Rain In SoCal Burn Scar Area 2

A strong storm moved into Southern California on Thursday, February 13, bringing heavy rain, and a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Evacuation orders were issued for several canyon areas near the Airport Fire burn scar in Orange County due to the risk of debris flows. This video shows muddy water gushing out and flash flooding occurring in Sierra Madre, Los Angeles.

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US: Storm Brings Heavy Rain To SoCal, Causing Flooding And Evacuation Orders 4

A strong storm moved into Southern California on Thursday, February 13, bringing heavy rain, and a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Evacuation orders were issued for several canyon areas near the Airport Fire burn scar in Orange County due to the risk of debris flows.

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US: Storm Brings Heavy Rain To SoCal, Causing Flooding And Evacuation Orders 3

A strong storm moved into Southern California on Thursday, February 13, bringing heavy rain, and a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Evacuation orders were issued for several canyon areas near the Airport Fire burn scar in Orange County due to the risk of debris flows.

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US: Storm Brings Heavy Rain To SoCal, Causing Flooding And Evacuation Orders 2

A strong storm moved into Southern California on Thursday, February 13, bringing heavy rain, and a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Evacuation orders were issued for several canyon areas near the Airport Fire burn scar in Orange County due to the risk of debris flows.

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Canada: Winter Storm Batters B.C.’s South Coast, Disrupting Travel 2

A winter storm battered British Columbia’s south coast on Sunday, February 2. Metro Vancouver and the surrounding area experienced significant snow accumulation, disrupting travel.

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Canada: Winter Storm Batters B.C.’s South Coast, Disrupting Travel

A winter storm battered British Columbia’s south coast on Sunday, February 2. Metro Vancouver and the surrounding area experienced significant snow accumulation, disrupting travel.

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US: Roof Blown Off By Winter Storm In Kaneohe, Hawaii

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages. This video shows a roof being blown off in Kaneohe, Hawaii.

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US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages 5

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

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US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages 4

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

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US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages 3

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

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US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages 2

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

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US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

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France: Storm Herminia Triggers Severe Flooding In Rennes, Prompting Evacuations 2

Storm Herminia has caused widespread flooding in Brittany and Normandy since Saturday, January 25, resulting in at least two deaths and numerous evacuations. Rennes, the capital city of Brittany, where more than 400 residents were evacuated, is one of the worst-hit areas and has been described as experiencing the worst flooding in 40 years.

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France: Storm Herminia Triggers Severe Flooding In Rennes, Prompting Evacuations

Storm Herminia struck Rennes on Sunday, January 26, causing the worst flooding in 40 years and forcing the evacuation of more than 400 people. A red alert was issued for the Brittany region for Monday, while Calvados, Eure, Orne, Mayenne, and Maine-et-Loire were placed under an orange alert.

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Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

The Vilaine River overflows its banks here in Pont-Rean, France on January 10, 2025 following heavy winter rainfall. The Ille-et-Vilaine department is under an orange alert for flooding and flood risks. Photo by Macareux/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

The Vilaine River overflows its banks here in Pont-Rean, France on January 10, 2025 following heavy winter rainfall. The Ille-et-Vilaine department is under an orange alert for flooding and flood risks. Photo by Macareux/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

The Vilaine River overflows its banks here in Pont-Rean, France on January 10, 2025 following heavy winter rainfall. The Ille-et-Vilaine department is under an orange alert for flooding and flood risks. Photo by Macareux/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

The Vilaine River overflows its banks here in Pont-Rean, France on January 10, 2025 following heavy winter rainfall. The Ille-et-Vilaine department is under an orange alert for flooding and flood risks. Photo by Macareux/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

The Vilaine River overflows its banks here in Pont-Rean, France on January 10, 2025 following heavy winter rainfall. The Ille-et-Vilaine department is under an orange alert for flooding and flood risks. Photo by Macareux/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

The Vilaine River overflows its banks here in Pont-Rean, France on January 10, 2025 following heavy winter rainfall. The Ille-et-Vilaine department is under an orange alert for flooding and flood risks. Photo by Macareux/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

The Vilaine River overflows its banks here in Pont-Rean, France on January 10, 2025 following heavy winter rainfall. The Ille-et-Vilaine department is under an orange alert for flooding and flood risks. Photo by Macareux/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

The Vilaine River overflows its banks here in Pont-Rean, France on January 10, 2025 following heavy winter rainfall. The Ille-et-Vilaine department is under an orange alert for flooding and flood risks. Photo by Macareux/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

Floods in Ille-et-Vilaine - France

The Vilaine River overflows its banks here in Pont-Rean, France on January 10, 2025 following heavy winter rainfall. The Ille-et-Vilaine department is under an orange alert for flooding and flood risks. Photo by Macareux/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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