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, attracting thousands of seagulls. The cold weather made it challenging for the seagulls to find food. İpekyolu Municipality teams, along with animal lovers, intervened by providing bread to the hungry seagulls stranded on the frozen lake. The picturesque scenes highlight the impact of the harsh weather on both nature and wildlife.
Lush Garden Survives Massive Forest Fire in Türkiye’s Bursa
A devastating forest fire in Türkiye’s Bursa province reduced 100 hectares to ash, but one garden in Gürsu’s Karahıdır village remained untouched. Despite the destruction, Halil Kiraz’s 25-acre nectar orchard stood green and intact. Kiraz credited his drip irrigation system, firebreak road, regular maintenance, and almsgiving: “Everything turned to ash, but my garden remained green.”
The fire began on July 26, 2025, prompting the evacuation of 1,765 people. Now extinguished, the contrast of Kiraz’s green orchard amid scorched land has drawn widespread attention.
Abdullah Çibir – Ali Osman Akın
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