ENVIRONMENT

In Karachi, Pakistan, daily waste production of 16,000 tons is devastating marine life by entering the Arabian Sea, creating a "dead zone" along the coast. The port city, home to approximately 24 million people, sees at least 500…

A fire that started near a garbage dump in Ayvalık, Balıkesir, Türkiye, has spread to the maquis area. Fueled by strong north winds, the flames are advancing toward the forest near Sarımsaklı Beach. The Ministry of Forestry has…

Mass fish deaths in an irrigation pond in Edirne, Türkiye, have sparked an investigation. Authorities suspect the water was electrocuted. Local resident İlyas Saç dismissed low oxygen levels as the cause, pointing to electrocution…

A forest fire erupted in Manisa province of Türkiye . Firefighting teams are battling the blaze both from the air and on the ground. The operation involves 4 planes, 3 helicopters, 10 water tankers, 2 water supply vehicles, and 2…

Seyfe Lake Bird Sanctuary in Kırşehir, Türkiye, once a vibrant habitat for cranes and flamingos, has completely dried up and transformed into a desert. This lake, formerly a haven for numerous bird species and a favorite spot for…

A forest fire broke out near Yalova village in Eceabat district, Çanakkale. Teams from the Çanakkale Regional Directorate of Forestry and local fire brigades have been deployed to combat the blaze both by air and on the ground.…

The Bosphorus is experiencing a resurgence of mucilage, with foam and mucilage appearing on the beaches of Avcılar. Istanbul Environmental Council Secretary General Zafer Murat Çetintaş compared the situation to…

Tropical Cyclone Remal has hit India and Bangladesh, resulting in at least 16 deaths and widespread power outages. In Bangladesh, 10 people died, 35,000 homes were destroyed, and 115,000 were damaged. In India, 6 people…

The flood toll in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state worsens, with 90 dead, 131 missing, and 155,000 homeless. Over 1.4 million are affected, including 500,000 without power in Porto Alegre. Rescue…