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Floods Claim 50 Lives, Injure 36 in Afghanistan
Floods resulting from heavy rains across 20 provinces in Afghanistan have led to significant loss of life and property. Afghanistan National Disaster Agency Spokesperson Janan Saeq reported 50 fatalities, 36…
Pollution Violations Lead to Fines for Two Companies in Türkiye
Two Kocaeli companies in Türkiye, EAE Elektronik and Çolakoğlu Metalurji, were caught polluting the environment. EAE Elektronik emitted orange smoke due to improper disposal practices, while Çolakoğlu Metalurji…
Heavy Rains Cause Floods and Landslides in Northern Italy
Torrential rains triggered floods and landslides in Edolo, Val Camonica, northern Italy. The Italian fire brigade evacuated at least 15 residents from high-risk zones. Train services were halted, and some…
Garbage Dump Causes Environmental Hazard in Bolu, Türkiye
In Bolu's Mengen district, negligence regarding garbage disposal has led to a significant environmental hazard. The old garbage dump area, neglected for years, resurfaced after two floods, causing garbage…
NATO Pipeline Leak Pollutes Sapanca Lake in Kocaeli
In Kocaeli, a NATO fuel pipeline was punctured during road work in Kartepe district, causing fuel oil to leak into Sapanca Lake, a vital source of drinking water for millions in Sakarya and Kocaeli.…
Mexico Battles 58 Forest Fires Across 15 States
Mexico is combating 58 forest fires across 15 states, fueled by drought conditions. The Mexican National Forestry Commission (CONAFOR) reported that these fires have scorched more than 1,421 hectares of land so…
Dirt Road Partly Collapses in Türkiye
Due to heavy rain in Osmaniye, Türkiye, the Karaçay Stream's flow rate increased, leading to the collapse of a dirt road. Citizens alerted emergency teams, prompting a response from municipality and AFAD teams. The…
Torrential Rain in Istanbul Catches Citizens Unprepared
Heavy rainfall in Istanbul's Taksim caught residents off guard, leading to challenges as some resorted to makeshift measures like using bags and clothing to shield themselves from getting wet. The downpour followed…
Rising Jellyfish Population in Marmara Sea Raises Concerns
Aerial footage unveils kilometers-long stretches of jellyfish spreading across the Marmara Sea, sparking concerns among experts who attribute the jellyfish population surge to global warming and marine pollution. The noticeable increase in…
Sydney Opera House Participates in Earth Hour
As part of the "Earth Hour" event, organized by the Wildlife Conservation Foundation and aiming to draw attention to the climate crisis and energy saving, the lights of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge in Sydney, Australia,…