Karmactive Staff
5:30 PM GMT – 10/07/2025
Heavy rainfall in Massachusetts Thursday morning caused major flooding that shut down portions of Interstate 93 in both directions near Milton and Quincy during rush hour, stranding multiple vehicles in floodwaters.
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for Norfolk, Suffolk, and Plymouth counties affecting nearly 500,000 people, with some areas recording over 6 inches of rain. Authorities described the rainfall as a “1 in 200 year event” with Weymouth receiving 6.37 inches and Hingham getting 6.21 inches of rain.
Emergency officials warned drivers to avoid flooded roads where just 2 feet of moving water can sweep away vehicles, as multiple road closures affected the morning commute across eastern Massachusetts.
4:50 PM GMT – 10/07/2025
Eastern Nebraska and western Iowa face another round of severe weather after storms hit the region Wednesday night, with the Storm Prediction Center placing the Omaha metro area under an enhanced risk for Thursday evening.
The strongest storms are expected after 8 pm Thursday, bringing threats of damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes, along with heavy rain that could cause localized flooding. A second wave of severe storms is forecast for Friday afternoon and evening, with the highest chances along and south of Interstate 80.
Weather officials have declared Thursday and Friday as severe weather days due to the potential for multiple rounds of dangerous storms across the region.
2:03 PM GMT – 10/07/2025Â
Torrential rains hit Tokyo and the Kanto-Koshin region Thursday evening, with Suginami Ward recording 90 millimeters of rainfall in just one hour while Nerima Ward received 80 millimeters.
Japan’s Meteorological Agency warned of extremely unstable atmospheric conditions nationwide and issued alerts for potential landslides and flooding as heavy rain bands formed across the capital and surrounding prefectures.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government briefly issued a flood warning for areas near the Meguro River, though water levels returned to normal by evening and the warning was lifted at 8:45 pm. Weather officials forecast up to 150 millimeters of additional rain in the next 24 hours for the Kanto region, significantly raising disaster risks across multiple prefectures including Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, and Chiba.
12:15 PM GMT – 10/07/2025
Typhoon Danas caused devastating damage across Taiwan’s western regions, killing 2 people and injuring over 500 others. The storm knocked out power for nearly 500,000 households and stranded over 8,000 tourists in Penghu during the fireworks festival, requiring military coordination for evacuations.
Premier Cho Jung-tai ordered swift reconstruction efforts after the typhoon swept through unprotected by the Central Mountain Range, causing 210 flooding incidents and widespread damage to banana and pomelo crops. Advanced AI technology helped monitor flooding conditions through 2,050 detection devices, successfully identifying 174 of the 210 flood reports through local sensors.
10:33 AM GMT – 10/07/2025
Tornado warnings for Atlantic and Ocean counties in New Jersey ended Wednesday night around 11:30 pm after severe thunderstorms moved through the Philadelphia region. The National Weather Service had issued warnings when storms capable of producing tornadoes moved northeast at 40 mph near Atlantic City before the threats diminished.
Multiple flash flood warnings remain active across the region until early Thursday morning, affecting areas including Philadelphia, Burlington, and several Pennsylvania counties. Weather forecasters expect more scattered thunderstorms and potential flooding to continue through the weekend as the active storm pattern persists.
8:39 AM GMT – 10/07/2025
Flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa district killed at least eight people and left around 20 missing after monsoon rains swept away the key Nepal-China Friendship Bridge on Tuesday morning. The disaster destroyed vital trade infrastructure worth billions of rupees, including dozens of electric vehicles and cargo containers filled with electronics and footwear at the border crossing.
Among the missing are Nepali nationals including police officers and six Chinese citizens who were working at facilities near the trade route. The flooding has completely shut down the crucial Rasuwagadhi-Kerung trade corridor just before Nepal’s major festival season, raising concerns about rising prices for imported goods.
6:43 AM GMT – 10/07/2025
A worship ceremony at Tivy Antler Stadium in Kerrville brought hundreds together Wednesday evening to remember the 120 people killed in catastrophic July Fourth weekend floods across Texas. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes during the devastating flash floods, with Kerr County suffering the heaviest losses including 27 deaths at Camp Mystic Christian summer camp.
Search crews continue looking for 172 missing people along miles of the Guadalupe River using helicopters, boats, and search dogs, though officials hold little hope of finding survivors. Governor Greg Abbott has called a special legislative session to address flood warning systems and emergency communications after local officials faced criticism over the response timeline.
