Spotlight: Heavy rain, flash floods create havoc in U.S. capital region

The water level of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool rises after heavy rain in Washington D.C., the United States, July 8, 2019. Torrential rains and flash floods on Monday hammered the Washington D.C. region, stranding thousands of drivers and commuters, causing extensive power outages, and soaking train and metro stations as well as numerous basements. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)