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Floodwaters Sweep Away Vehicles in China After Powerful Storm

Al Arabiya English

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July 13, 2026

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Eyewitness video shows floodwaters sweeping away vehicles in China’s northern Hebei province after Typhoon Bavi, the country’s strongest storm this year. Authorities have warned of torrential rain and heightened flood risks across several provinces after roads were submerged by severe flooding. #China

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Latestly.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

China Floods: Cars Swept Away by Floodwaters in Chengde After Typhoon Bavi Brings Heavy Rain (Video)

Floodwaters swept away cars in Chengde, Hebei province, after Typhoon Bavi brought heavy rain and strong winds to eastern China, eyewitness video released on Sunday (July 12) showed. The storm, described as the most powerful to strike mainland China this year, affected densely populated cities and tested the country’s response to extreme weather conditions.

Reuters

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· Jul 13, 2026

Floodwaters carry vehicles away in China

Floodwaters carried cars away in Chengde, Hebei province as Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year, brought heavy rain to the eastern coast and violent winds to the area's densely populated cities, testing the country's ability to cope with extreme weather. #china #typhoonbavi #chengde #extremeweather #flood

Hi China

· Jun 24, 2026

Herders form a lifeline as flash flood traps SUV

A sudden flash flood struck the mountains of Qiemo County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, trapping an SUV in rushing water. In a tense rescue, local herders used ropes to create a human lifeline and helped those stranded reach safety. #EverydayHero

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Banjir Bukit Changgang semakin pulih

KUALA LANGAT: Banjir yang melanda Kampung Rancangan Tanah Belia (RTB) Bukit Changgang di sini sejak semalam akibat ban Sungai Langat pecah mulai surut. Malah, jalan-jalan utama di kawasan berkenaan sudah pun kembali boleh dilalui kenderaan-kenderaan kecil dan motosikal. Penolong Pengarah Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Selangor, Ashrul Riezal Asbar berkata, laporan pemantauan bomba ... Read more The post Banjir Bukit Changgang semakin pulih appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Storm Winds Send Debris Flying Across Street in China

Footage shows strong winds whipping debris through a street in Huanggang, in central China’s Hubei province. #China

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 13, 2026

Floods Sweep Northern China as Typhoon Bavi Moves Inland

Severe flooding triggered by Typhoon Bavi has inundated parts of northern China’s Hebei province and northeastern Liaoning province, submerging roads, sweeping away vehicles and leaving residents swimming, paddleboarding and even wake surfing through flooded streets, according to reports. In Kuancheng county, Hebei, floodwaters rose to more than two metres on some roads, according to a [] The post Floods Sweep Northern China as Typhoon Bavi Moves Inland appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Yen.com.gh

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· Jun 29, 2026

Heavy morning downpour submerges luxury vehicles in Tse Addo floods, Video

Severe flash floods in Accra's upscale Tse Addo area submerged luxury vehicles after a torrential downpour on June 29, 2026, raising concerns over drainage systems.

The Suburban

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· Jul 1, 2026

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On Fieldstone in DDO.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 6, 2026

China dam collapse: hundreds evacuated after typhoon rains breach Guangxi reservoir

Floodwater breached a reservoir in southern China and threatened others, as heavy rain pounded the region, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people in the area. Chinese authorities urged caution and ordered rescue and evacuation operations, with Typhoon Maysak expected to bring more bad weather. On Monday, breaches and flooding were spotted at multiple reservoirs in the city of Hengzhou and Binyang county in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, according to a statement from Guangxi’s capital,...

India Today

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· Jul 1, 2026

Flash floods after heavy rain drag two cars into drain, terrifying video surfaces

Flash floods after heavy rain drag two cars into drain, terrifying video surfaces

NDTV

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· Jul 9, 2026

Tips Safe For Driving, Riding On Flooded Roads During Heavy Rains

With Delhi-NCR under an IMD Red Alert, flooded roads pose a massive risk. Follow these critical driving and riding tips to prevent hydro-locking and stay safe.

Twitchy

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· Jul 11, 2026

Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village

Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village

CarNewsChina.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

BYD convoys enter deep China flood zones for relief despite executive safety warnings

BYD convoys consisting of Denza and Fang Cheng Bao vehicles enter deep China flood zones for emergency relief despite corporate battery warnings. The post BYD convoys enter deep China flood zones for relief despite executive safety warnings appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 7, 2026

Typhoon in China kills two and forces tens of thousands to flee

ALBAWABA - Typhoon ‘Maysak’ has caused extreme flooding in southern China with the tropical storm expected to continue into the following days...

ABC News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Chinese region reels from floods and destruction from remnants of tropical storm

A southern Chinese region is reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused by record-breaking rain on Wednesday from the remnants of Tropical Storm Maysak

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 27, 2026

Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater

Tropical Storm Mekkhala has triggered severe flooding across parts of Taiwan before bringing torrential rain and transport disruption to Japan. The storm has left homes underwater, damaged property and prompted flood, landslide and evacuation warnings. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

BusinessWorld Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

Flashfloods sweep through Bangsamoro municipalities

COTABATO CITY — Rampaging floods, spawned by recurring heavy rains since Wednesday afternoon, swept through more than 30 barangays in low-lying areas in the adjoining Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur provinces in the Bangsamoro region. Both provinces are close to the 220,000-hectare Ligawasan Delta, a catch basin for large rivers that spring from []

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 6, 2026

Powerful storms, deluge of rain lead to flooding, toppled trees and power outages

Powerful storms, deluge of rain lead to flooding, toppled trees and power outages

CNN

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· Jul 6, 2026

Typhoon causes severe flooding in southern China

Rescue efforts are underway after Typhoon Maysak has caused severe flooding in southern China. State media reports that authorities have raised its flood control response to the highest level.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 9, 2026

Southern China reels from storm floods

Beijing, July 9: A southern Chinese region on Wednesday was reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused...

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

Deadly floods in China send up to 900 snakes escaping from washed-away farm

Deadly floods in China send up to 900 snakes escaping from washed-away farm

Arise News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Umahi: Coastal Highway Is Addressing Flooding, Not Causing It

Minister David Umahi says Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway mitigates flooding through advanced drainage systems and ocean surge protection, rather than causing floods.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mt Albert homes flooded after contractors hit water main during roadworks

Mt Albert homes flooded after contractors hit water main during roadworks

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 9, 2026

Alpacas, zebras on the loose after floods hit south China zoo

Alpacas, zebras on the loose after floods hit south China zoo

Vision Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Thousands of Students Stranded as Severe Flooding Sweeps Southern China

Severe flooding triggered by Tropical Storm Maysak has inundated parts of China's Guangxi region, leaving thousands of students and teachers stranded on school campuses in Guigang as floodwaters cut off access to food, drinking water, and electricity

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Rescuers search for survivors of China storms as super typhoon nears

LIULAN, China: Rescuers scoured flooded parts of China for survivors on Wednesday after storms killed 17 people and caused dozens of rivers to overflow and a reservoir dam to burst...

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jul 6, 2026

Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville

Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville

Sky News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Millions evacuated in China as severe flooding traps villagers and sweeps cars away

Millions evacuated in China as severe flooding traps villagers and sweeps cars away

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Heavy downpours cause flooding, damage, forcing over 600 to evacuate

Heavy monsoon rains pounded central and other parts of the nation Thursday, damaging more than 200 facilities and forcing over 600 people to leave their homes, authorities said. As of 5 p.m., the downpours had damaged 256 facilities and prompted 662 people to temporarily evacuate across the nation, particularly in the central provinces of South and North Chungcheong, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters. Heavy rains battered the two Chungcheong provinces, wit

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Related coverage for "Floodwaters Sweep Away Vehicles in China After Powerful Storm": Latestly.com — China Floods: Cars Swept Away by Floodwaters in Chengde After Typhoon Bavi Brings Heavy Rain (Video). Reuters — Floodwaters carry vehicles away in China. Hi China — Herders form a lifeline as flash flood traps SUV. Utusan Malaysia — Banjir Bukit Changgang semakin pulih. Al Arabiya English — Storm Winds Send Debris Flying Across Street in China. Voice of Nigeria — Floods Sweep Northern China as Typhoon Bavi Moves Inland. Yen.com.gh — Heavy morning downpour submerges luxury vehicles in Tse Addo floods, Video. The Suburban — flooding damage. South China Morning Post — China dam collapse: hundreds evacuated after typhoon rains breach Guangxi reservoir. India Today — Flash floods after heavy rain drag two cars into drain, terrifying video surfaces. NDTV — Tips Safe For Driving, Riding On Flooded Roads During Heavy Rains. Twitchy — Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village. CarNewsChina.com — BYD convoys enter deep China flood zones for relief despite executive safety warnings. Al Bawaba — Typhoon in China kills two and forces tens of thousands to flee. ABC News — Chinese region reels from floods and destruction from remnants of tropical storm. Al Jazeera English — Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater. BusinessWorld Online — Flashfloods sweep through Bangsamoro municipalities. ABC7 New York — Powerful storms, deluge of rain lead to flooding, toppled trees and power outages . CNN — Typhoon causes severe flooding in southern China. The Rising Nepal — Southern China reels from storm floods. Sweden Herald — Deadly floods in China send up to 900 snakes escaping from washed-away farm. Arise News — Umahi: Coastal Highway Is Addressing Flooding, Not Causing It. The New Zealand Herald — Mt Albert homes flooded after contractors hit water main during roadworks. Borneo Bulletin — Alpacas, zebras on the loose after floods hit south China zoo. Vision Times — Thousands of Students Stranded as Severe Flooding Sweeps Southern China. Kuwait Times — Rescuers search for survivors of China storms as super typhoon nears. KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette — Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville. Sky News — Millions evacuated in China as severe flooding traps villagers and sweeps cars away . The korea Herald News — Heavy downpours cause flooding, damage, forcing over 600 to evacuate