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Frozen Lake in Van, Türkiye: Seagulls Face Struggles
Türkiye's eastern province of Van experienced frigid temperatures, dropping to 10 degrees below zero, resulting in the freezing of Lake Sıhke in Ipekyolu district. The shorelines of the lake formed a captivating ice layer,…
Storm Isha Causes Widespread Disruption in Ireland
Storm Isha swept across Ireland, leaving over 235,000 homes and businesses without power as gusts reached speeds of up to 130 km per hour. The relentless wind knocked down power lines, closed numerous roads…
Hot Weather Disappoints Ice Climbers on Kasık Waterfall
Climbers who ice climb on the Kasık Waterall, located on Türkiye's Mount Ararat, every winter were disappointed by the global warming this year. As the amount of ice and its density were lower than expected, the climbers failed to enjoy…
Snow and Ice Disrupt Northwest England
Northwest England issues an alarm as snowfall and icing impact the region. At least 35 schools in Merseyside and 2 in Manchester suspend education due to adverse weather conditions. Heavy snow blankets Liverpool, affecting streets…
Izmir Grapples with Severe Flooding After Heavy Rainfall
Intense rainfall in Izmir, Türkiye, has brought the city to a halt, with streets resembling lakes and vehicles submerged. Following a weather warning from the General Directorate of Meteorology, the heavy rain began last evening and…
Building Evacuated After Landslide in Kocaeli, Türkiye
A 5-story building in Kocaeli's Gölcük district in Türkiye faced evacuation after a landslide, prompting an aerial assessment. The incident occurred after soil slid due to excavation for construction. A significant portion of the building's…
Deadly Storm Sweeps Eastern US: 3 Dead
A destructive storm wreaked havoc across the eastern United States, claiming at least three lives and leaving 630 thousand households without electricity. Florida bore the brunt, witnessing vehicular displacement and property damage due to…
Istanbul’s Dam Levels at 52.37%, Expert Urges Continued Water Conservation
Despite Istanbul's dams being over 50 percent full, Meteorological Engineer Dr. Güven Özdemir emphasized the need for continued water conservation. Özdemir highlighted that the dams' total capacity of 868 million cubic meters…
Italy Faces Record 2023 of Extreme Weather Events and Heatwaves
Italy grappled with an exceptional surge in extreme weather occurrences, tallying 378 events throughout the year, as reported by the environmental group Legambiente. These incidents, comprising heatwaves, droughts, hailstorms, floods, and…
Deadly Floods and Landslides Strike DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo faced devastating floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall. At least 60 lives were lost, with 40 fatalities reported in Bukavu and Burinyi, South Kivu province. Search and rescue operations persist in…