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Heavy Rains Trigger Fatal Floods and Landslides in Philippines
Unrelenting heavy rains have led to devastating floods and landslides in the Philippines, particularly impacting Mindanao. Local authorities report 6 casualties, 1 person missing, and ongoing search and…
Recurring Flooding Hits Silivri, Istanbul
Altınorak housing estate in Silivri, Istanbul, faced a second episode of flooding just two months after the initial incident caused by the overflow of the Kula Stream on November 29, 2023. The region's roads turned into lakes, affecting…
Heavy Snowfall Causes Chaos in Japan
Last night's heavy snowfall wreaked havoc in various parts of Japan, impacting daily life. Stranded vehicles lined the Meishin Expressway, causing a 5-kilometer traffic jam between Osaka and Nagoya…
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…