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Death toll rises to 42 in Megri Tropical Storm in Phillipines
The Megi tropical storm that hit the Philippines ripped through roads and houses. According to the statements made by the Philippines authorities, the number of people who lost their lives in the storm rose to 42, and more than 17 thousand…
Tropical storm Megri: 24 killed in Philippines
Tropical storm Megi made landfall in the Philippines, killing a large number of people in floods and landslides caused by the storm. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), three people were killed…
spain seizes hundreds of endangered stuffed animals
In the operation held in Valencia, Spain, 1,090 stuffed animals with a market value of 29 million euros belonging to a businessman were seized. Authorities reported that more than 400 animals belong to protected species. Among the animals…
Mongolia hit by sandstorms
Sandstorms hit several cities across Mongolia. In a statement made by the Mongolia National Meteorology and Environment Monitoring Agency, it was reported that central regions such as Ömnögovi and Dundgobi province in the south, Govi-Altai…
Mexico battling 71 ongoing wildfires
In the statement made by the Mexican National Forest Commission (Conafor), it was announced that there are currently 71 active forest fires in the country. While 2,671 firefighters take part in the fight against fires across the country,…
A falling meteorite has captured by cameras in Mexico
On Friday, a meteorite falling from sky in flames has captured by CCTV cameras of Popocatepetl Volcano located in Mexico. In the CCTV footage, it was seen that the meteorite caught fire after entering the atmosphere, approached towards the…
wildfire in Turkey’s Bursa brought under control
A wildfire in pine forest between Güneybudak and Sogukpnar in Turkey's Bursa province burned 5 hectares of land. The fire possibly spread due to wind in the area. The teams continue on cooling efforts in order to prevent the flames from…
“Reverse Lightning” has recorded in US
A rarely seen natural phenomenon named "Reverse Lightning" has captured by Taylor Vonfeldt during a severe storm on March 29 in Wichita city of Kansas state, US. Vonfeldt said that this was the "the craziest lightning" he captured so far.…
Forest fire spreads to residential areas in Chile
The forest fire that started near the town of Laguna Verde in Valparaiso, Chile, yesterday is still burning. While the fire 40 hectares of maquis and pine groves to ash, the flames spread quickly due to the wind's effect and reached…
Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano erupted after several months
Popocatepetl Volcano in Mexico erupted last night. Several earthquakes occurred lasting 27 minutes around the volcano, which spews lava and ash, Mexico's National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) announced.
Authorities warned…