Due to a glacier rupture attributed to global warming, the Mendenhall River in Alaska, U.S., overflowed, causing significant flood damage in the city of Juneau. A riverside house was completely destroyed, with the event captured on camera by a local resident. Following the incident, a state of emergency was declared and coastal residents were ordered […]
A fire broke out at a plastic recycling factory in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. The smoke has moved to the southeast part of the city and parts of the South Valley due to the wind, according to authorities. It was also stated that the gas released by the burning products is dangerous to breathe in. […]
Following devastating earthquakes in Hatay, Türkiye, rapid relief and recovery efforts are in progress. The Mass Housing Development Administration, known as TOKI, has launched an initiative to construct 821 houses for those affected by the earthquakes in the district of Payas. Local journalist, Ferit Savaş, commends the speed and efficiency of the ongoing construction efforts, […]
A fire broke out at a plastic recycling plant in Adana, Türkiye, for an unknown reason. The flames got bigger and spread to the adjacent factory where cosmetic products were being manufactured. A large number of fire trucks and helicopters were dispatched to the scene. The smoke rising from the fire is visible from kilometers […]
Heavy rainfall over the weekend led to a devastating flood in Shulan, a city in the northeastern Jilin province of China. Local authorities have confirmed 14 fatalities, and one person is currently reported as missing. The torrential downpour has forced many residents to evacuate and has caused severe infrastructural damage. Rescue teams have been using […]
Heavy rain and wind brought life to a standstill in the cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. Main roads and streets were flooded, and businesses were heavily damaged. Authorities told locals to stay away from the flooded areas. The National Meteorological Center said the rains are expected to continue […]
Two migrant boats, one carrying 48 people and the other 42 people, sank off the Italian island of Lampedusa. Authorities reported that two people lost their lives, 31 people went missing, and 57 people were rescued. The Italian press reported that the immigrants who lost their lives were an Ivorian mother and her 1-year-old child. […]
The death toll from a recent train derailment in Pakistan has risen from 22 to 30, with some passengers still trapped inside the carriages. The accident involved a passenger train travelling from Karachi to Rawalpindi. Early investigations show that the train was moving at a normal speed, and the cause of the derailment is […]
The sunset in Kars, a city in Türkiye, created an awe-inspiring view with its vibrant red hues. This spectacle was particularly pronounced around the area of Benliahmet Train Station. The historical iron bridge, an important part of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway line linking Europe and Asia, was illuminated by the sunset, creating an unforgettable image. […]
The 25th version of the TÜBİTAK Sky Observation Festival, in which thousands of sky enthusiasts of all ages are brought together in Antalya Saklıkent, will be held between August 10 and 13 this year. The participants will camp with their tents in the area, which is placed at an altitude of 2,000 meters, and will […]