Heavy rainfall may threaten millions this holiday season as flood warnings are issued along the West and East coasts. The dreadful weather began Thursday as record rainfall and darkness hit Seattle, Washington. One of the major storms hit the region that is still at risk for flooding, mudslides and avalanches. Friday became the wettest day in Seattle in the past 10 years, and the most rain recorded for December 20 since record-keeping at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport began in 1945. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the airport recorded 3.25 inches of rain Friday, making it also the fifth rainiest day in city history. Meanwhile on the East Coast, forecasters warned residents in Atlanta, Georgia, about a second storm that could cause possible flooding and high winds early Monday morning. 'Travel tomorrow could be difficult at times, so please plan accordingly.'💦🎄

Hong Kong riot police broke up a solidarity rally for China's Uighurs on Sunday - with one officer drawing a pistol - as the city's pro-democracy movement likened their plight to that of the oppressed Muslim minority. The initially peaceful rally descended into chaos when a small group of protesters removed a Chinese flag from a nearby government building and tried to burn it, an AFP reporter on the scene said. Organisers stopped the flag being burned but riot police then swooped in with pepper spray, sparking anger from the crowd who threw water bottles. #HK

Venice is enduring yet more flooding today just weeks after high tides caused a billion euros of damage in the historic city. Tourists could be seen carrying their suitcases aloft and wading through water in the Italian city's famous St Mark's square after an 'exceptional' 4ft 9ins peak tide this morning.