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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…
Lahore, Pakistan Grapples with Dense Fog
Dense fog engulfed Pakistan's Punjab province, particularly impacting Lahore, now ranked as the world's second most polluted city due to its high air pollution levels. The city's air quality index reached a staggering 414 micrograms,…
Hail and Storms Wreak Havoc in Australia
New South Wales faced golf ball-sized hail in Rutherford, damaging parked vehicles. Meanwhile, Queensland was hit by a severe storm, causing havoc as power lines and trees succumbed to the strong winds, inflicting significant house damage.…
Delhi Imposes Restrictions Due to Severe Air Pollution
Delhi imposed vehicle and construction restrictions due to severe air pollution. Environment Minister Gopal Rai cited the "severe" air quality index (AQI) as reason. The Commission for Air Quality Management banned non-essential…
Climate Change Shrinks World’s Largest Soda Lake in Türkiye
Between 2019 and 2023, Lake Van, recognized as the world's largest soda lake which is located in easter Türkiye, underwent substantial water depletion attributed to the effects of global climate change. Recent autumn rainfall was initially…
Thick Haze Transforms Istanbul Skyline into Surreal Painting
The prevailing dense haze over Istanbul draped the city in a haunting silhouette. As mist mingled with fog around skyscrapers, the cityscape resembled an ethereal painting. Aerial images revealed the vanishing act of high-rise buildings…
COP28 Summit Commits to Fossil Fuel Phase-Out by 2050
At the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, nearly 200 nations reached a landmark decision to transition away from fossil fuels—a first in history. This pivotal moment occurred during the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations…
Rescued Fallow Deers Sent to Support Anatolian Population
The fallow deer of 4, discovered during a truck inspection at a checkpoint in Hakkari, were rescued and entrusted to the care of the 14th Regional Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks (DKMP) in Türkiye. After receiving a…