The northeasternmost province of Türkiye, Kars, experienced continued adverse weather conditions today, with thunderstorms and snowfall prevailing in the region. In Ağadeve village, residents ventured into the pastures to check on their animals despite the inclement weather. While seeking refuge from the rain in a shepherd’s hut and enjoying tea, they were startled by a lightning strike that occurred nearby. The lightning, captured on mobile phone cameras, struck just a meter away from them, prompting fear and a close call with disaster. Residents resorted to chanting takbir to calm their nerves and overcome their fear of the storm.
In Japan, the Perseid meteor shower, visible from mid-July to late August, was captured on camera in Hokkaido and Aomori prefectures. Formed by dust and rock particles from comet Swift-Tuttle, the meteors burned up upon entering the atmosphere, creating a striking visual display.