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.
Due to halted water flow for bridge construction and the High-Speed Train line in Adana, the Seyhan River has seen a significant build-up of algae and pollution, transforming it into an intense green color. The stagnant water has also allowed trash to accumulate and some birds have started nesting on moss piles. Disturbed by […]
Nature enthusiast Serhat Sarıçiçek escaped the intense summer heat by swimming in a remote, ice-cold lake on Munzur Mountain in Erzincan, Türkiye. This lake, formed from the still-melting snow masses, is nestled in the Gökgöl region at an altitude of 2,400 meters. Sarıçiçek extolled the natural beauty of the area and encouraged others to […]
Helicopters and firefighting planes sent from Türkiye to Greece have continued supporting the firefighting efforts for three days. The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has shared footage of the support team on social media. Over the course of the three days, the aircraft made 184 sorties and dropped 544 tons of water, according to […]