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Recovery Begin as Izmir’s Fire-Affected Forests Regreen
Rehabilitation work continues in Izmir, Türkiye, following the large forest fire on August 15 that damaged homes, businesses, and over 1,500 hectares of forest. Forestry teams from Izmir’s Regional Directorate are clearing…
Istanbul’s Dam Levels Plummet
Istanbul’s dam levels have dropped to critical lows, with overall occupancy at 30.18%, according to İSKİ data. The Alibey Dam, a key water source for the city, has reached its lowest point in a decade, now at only 6.07% capacity.…
Diwali vPush New Delhi to World’s Most Polluted City
India's New Delhi has ranked as the world’s most polluted city following widespread fireworks during the Diwali festival, despite a local ban. The city's air quality index (AQI) soared to a hazardous 348, blanketing the…
New Delhi Air Pollution Surges Beyond WHO Limits
New Delhi’s air quality has reached alarming levels, surpassing WHO’s recommended limits by 25-30 times last week. The city faces seasonal air pollution between October and January, leading to business closures, school…
Forest Fire in Muğla’s Dalaman Rages Through the Night
A forest fire that erupted in Dalaman, Muğla, yesterday evening continued to spread overnight due to strong winds. Nightfall hindered air support, leaving ground teams to battle the flames on steep terrain. Firefighters, with the…
Türkiye’s Gölünyazı Bird Paradise Dries Up Due to Drought
Gölünyazı, one of Türkiye's key bird paradises in Çorum, has completely dried up due to severe drought. Aerial footage reveals a barren landscape where the lake once hosted rich wildlife. Çorum, experiencing record-low rainfall,…
Rising Visitor Numbers at Türkiye’s Nemrut Caldera Endanger Wildlife
The growing influx of tourists to the Nemrut Caldera, located 2,948 meters above sea level in Bitlis, Türkiye, is threatening both wildlife and visitor safety. The caldera, home to the world's second-largest crater lake,…
Sewage Discharge into Bosphorus Sparks Criticism
Sewage flowing into the Bosphorus, Türkiye's key strait in Istanbul, has drawn attention to the authorities. Zafer Murat Çetintaş, President of the Istanbul Environmental Council, called for penalties against the facility and other…
Plastic Pollution Threatens Loggerhead Sea Turtles in Antalya
The General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks in Antalya, Türkiye, shared footage of a loggerhead sea turtle eating a jellyfish, highlighting the dangers of plastic pollution. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gökoğlu from…
Storm Boris Claims 10 Lives Across Central and Eastern Europe
The death toll from Storm Boris, which has caused severe flooding across Austria, Romania, the Czech Republic, and Poland, has risen to 10. The storm, active for three days, forced the evacuation of over 10,500 people in the Czech…
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