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Rising Jellyfish Population in Marmara Sea Raises Concerns
Aerial footage unveils kilometers-long stretches of jellyfish spreading across the Marmara Sea, sparking concerns among experts who attribute the jellyfish population surge to global warming and marine pollution. The noticeable increase in…
Sydney Opera House Participates in Earth Hour
As part of the "Earth Hour" event, organized by the Wildlife Conservation Foundation and aiming to draw attention to the climate crisis and energy saving, the lights of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge in Sydney, Australia,…
Thailand Turns Off Light on Earth Hour
As part of the annual event "Earth Hour" in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, the city's lights were turned off for an hour to draw attention to the climate crisis and energy savings. Many areas, including the Royal Palace, government…
Roof Collapses at Football Stadium After Hail in Türkiye
Heavy rain accompanied by hail struck Adana's Kozan district in Türkiye, resulting in damage and the collapse of a football stadiıum's roof. The intense weather lasted for about 10 minutes, causing significant…
Indonesian Activists Cleans Up River on World Water Day
A group of environmental activists in Bali, Indonesia cleaned up plastic waste that covered the entire surface of a river on the World Water Day.
The World Water Day is observed every year on 22 March.
Heavy Rains in Iraq Lead to 4 Deaths
Northern Iraq faced severe flooding due to heavy rains, resulting in a death toll of four people. The governorships of Baghdad, Erbil, Duhok, Kirkuk, Mosul, Wasit, Anbar, and Diyala declared official holidays in…
Türkiye’s Konya Snow Walk Dashed by Drought
Nature enthusiasts and mountain climbers participating in the 13th annual Huğlu Dikenli Tepe Snow Walk event in Konya's Beyşehir district in Türkiye, were met with disappointment as they found no snow…
Philippines Faces Rising Death Toll from Severe Rains and Landslides
In the Philippines, the death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains has risen to 16, with 11 people reported injured. Search operations are ongoing for three missing individuals. The National Disaster…
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…