Many rivers overflowed due to Typhoon Doksuri, which hit the northern coast of the Philippines early this morning. Authorities announced that one person drowned in the flood in Rizal province. Landslides occurred at more than ten locations. Many were evacuated to safe areas in the country. More than 4,000 passengers were stranded at ports due […]
Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, was significantly impacted by a sandstorm, leading to notable disruptions in traffic due to a drastic reduction in visibility. The city’s skyline was obscured by a dense cloud of dust. Amid an existing food crisis caused by internal conflicts, residents with respiratory issues were strongly advised to minimize their outdoor […]
Clashes broke out between two rival gangs, the Jalisco Next Generation Cartel and the Michoacan Family, in different cities in the Mexican state of Michoacan. A total of eight people died in the clashes. Cartel members set fire to many vehicles and blocked some roads. Security forces detained two people and confiscated many cars, weapons, […]
Amid soaring temperatures reaching 41 degrees in Istanbul, residents sought relief from the heat by dampening their heads or sitting in shaded areas. Meteorological officials issued a natural disaster warning and advised citizens to avoid going outdoors unless necessary. The oppressive heat was evident in Sultanahmet Square, with benches under the sun left empty. […]
The United Nations has begun an emergency operation to transfer over one million barrels of crude oil from a decaying tanker, the FSO Safer, located off Yemen’s western coast. The two-week operation is crucial to prevent what UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called a “ticking time bomb” and potentially “the worst oil spill of our […]
Dazzling sunset landscapes were formed on Küpkıran Hill in Ağrı, Türkiye. As the sun rays reflected through the clouds, creating a visual feast, citizens enjoyed watching the sunset amidst the wheat
Fifty-one pilot whales washed up on Cheynes Beach, in the south of the Western Australian state of Australia. Vanessa Pirotta, a research conductor, said that they were not sure why the whales washed up on the beach, but it’s likely that they were escaping from a predator like a killer whale. Western Australia Parks and […]
Arin Lake in Bitlis’ Adilcevaz district, Türkiye, has started its annual hosting of migrating flamingos. These birds migrate from Iran, spending about four months in the shallow areas of Lake Arin. The flamingos, which draw considerable attention from travelers and bird watchers, also create a unique landscape that attracts many nature photographers. Visitors admire […]
Forest fires continue to devastate the Mediterranean region, causing at least 40 deaths, mostly in Algeria. Greece, Algeria, and Italy are among the most affected, with evacuations ongoing and many lives lost. In Greece, where the fires have lasted for nine days, three people have died and thousands have been displaced. In Italy, three […]
The forest fire that started yesterday evening in the Kemer district of Izmir, Türkiye, has continued since last night. Due to lack of light, the extinguishing efforts were initially conducted by only five helicopters equipped with night vision capabilities. However, more teams and equipment have been deployed as of this morning.