A powerful storm battered Oaxaca, the capital city of the state of the same name, resulting in severe flooding and material damage. The storm caused widespread chaos, with vehicles being swept away by the deluge, trees uprooted, and a palm tree catching fire after being struck by lightning.
Although there were no casualties reported, civil defense teams and municipal personnel are currently working to repair the damage and provide support to those affected.
Unique salt formations created by the receding waters of Lake Tuz in central Türkiye are attracting growing numbers of visitors and photographers. The natural structures, especially visible near Aksaray’s Eskil district, have gone viral on social media, boosting tourism to the lake.
Shaped like daisies and mushrooms, the salt flats form striking patterns across the lake’s white surface, creating postcard-like scenes. Tourists from across Türkiye and abroad are visiting to photograph the landscape and walk barefoot on the mineral-rich ground.
Visitors say the formations resemble Pamukkale’s travertines, adding that Lake Tuz offers both visual beauty and natural health benefits.
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