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Seyfe Lake Bird Sanctuary in Türkiye Dries Up
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…
Firefighters Battle Forest Blaze in Çanakkale, Türkiye
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.…
Foam and Mucilage Reappear in Istanbul’s Bosphorus
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…
Cyclone Remal Devastates India and Bangladesh
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…
Thailand Shuts 12 Marine Parks Amid Coral Bleaching Crisis
The Thai government closed 12 national marine parks following widespread coral bleaching, detected during underwater surveys. The closure aims to protect and aid in the recovery of affected coral reefs,…
Death Toll From Brazil Floods Rises to 90
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…
Thailand Heatwave Claims 38 Lives
Thailand has witnessed at least 38 deaths attributed to a prolonged heatwave, surpassing seasonal norms. The country's Deputy Ministry of Health, Dr. Atthapol Kaewsamrit, highlighted that most victims…
Dam Collapse in Kenya Claims 42 Lives Amid Heavy Rains
Dam collapse in Mai Mahiu town, Nakuru region, Kenya, following heavy rains has resulted in at least 42 fatalities, as confirmed by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika. The incident led to residential areas being buried…
North African Desert Dust Engulfs Türkiye’s Samsun
Desert dust carried along with wind coming from from North Africa was also seen in Türkiye's Samsun province today. The higher parts of the city have been covered with a cloud of dust since the early hours of the morning.
In addition to…
Desert Dust Warning Hits Türkiye’s Bodrum
The General Directorate of Meteorology ,n türkiyeissued a warning about desert dust originating from North Africa, impacting regions including Marmara, Aegean, Western Mediterranean, western Central Anatolia, and…