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flights suspended amid sandstorm in Iraq
Sandstorm swept through Iraq’s capital Baghdad and Najaf yesterday evening. The sky turned red and the visibility was reduced. Flights were suspended at Baghdad and Najaf Airports due to the low visibility. Schools in Baghdad were closed,…
A natural Crater Lake formed on mountains after winter in Turkey
Snow has started to melt on the mountains in Karagöl, which is 4 kilometers away from Değirmendere District of Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. The natural Crater Lake, formed by the melting of snow in the city, amazes those who see it with its view.…
Iran’s “Northern Express” resumes its train services
Iran's the touristic train called the "Northern Express", which starting its journey from the Sari city in the Mazenderan province on the shores of Iran's Caspian Sea and comes to the capital Tehran, resumed its train services on May 12,…
Elephants exhausted from extreme heat take bath in Pakistan
Due to the air temperatures exceeding 40 degree Celsius in Pakistan, animals as well as people are having a hard time in the country. Animals in the zoo located in the Pakistani city of Karachi, entered the pools to cool off after exhausted…
Massive dust storm hits US state of Texas
A dust storm hit Amarillo, Texas, USA. Visibility decreased, vehicles barely moved on the roads. The sky was also covered with a huge cloud of dust. The intense dust storm, also called a "haboob", usually lasts 10 to 30 minutes.
wildfire wipes out 20 houses in US state of California
At least 20 houses have been destroyed in wildfires in the US state of southern California, authorities said. About 100 houses were evacuated as the fire may affect more houses, said Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy at a…
House in US drifts into sea by waves
Coastal erosion has occurred on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore in the US state of North Carolina due to rising sea levels and tides. An empty house collapsed due to erosion. Footage showed the house on the coast was drifted into the…
Mexico tackles with wildfires
In Mexico, temperatures reaching 45 degrees in recent days and drought have caused an increase in forest fires. Mexico's National Forestry Commission announced that there are active forest fires at 84 different points across the country. It…
Eastern Turkey welcomes spring
Ormanağzı village of Erzurum's Olur district in eastern Turkey turned green with the arrival of spring. The blend of the foggy mountains with the green revealed postcard-like images. Nature Photographer Murat Kaya and Nature Photographer…
A man encountered 2 bears while hiking in Turkey
A man noticed that 2 brown bears were coming towards him while hiking in the mountainous area of Adıyaman city, Turkey. On the one hand, the man who recorded those moments with his mobile phone camera, on the other hand, came face to face…