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flash floods strike malaysia, killing at least 3
Flash floods caused by three days of heavy rain struck several Malaysian states, leaving at least 3 killed and thousands residents to be evacuated. Search and rescue operations are ongoing for those who trapped in their vehicles and homes.…
death toll climbs 208 in philippines typhoon rai
Death toll rose to 208 and 52 others are missing after Typhoon Rai hit Philippines. Around 20,000 rescue teams continue search and rescue efforts for the 52 missing after the disaster, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council…
Indonesia’s Semeru Volcano erupted again
Semeru Volcano that located in Indonesia's East Java province and has altitude of 3.676 meters erupted again on Sunday. The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) stated that an eruption occurred at the volcano in…
Tornado frightened again in Antalya
Today at noon hours, a big tornado occurred on the sea off İncekum neighborhood at Alanya district of Antalya city, Turkey. Being at very close distance to the shore, the tornado was able to continue its effect for a couple of minutes with…
A tornado occurred on the Mediterranean Sea
In the morning hours, after the offshore waters that 12 miles away from Erdemli and Silifke districts of Mersin, Turkey, were covered with clouds, a tornado occurred with rain on the Mediterranean Sea. Size of the tornado drew attention…
ski season kicks off in Turkey’s famed Uludag resort
The ski season has begun in Uludag, one of the most popular winter tourism destinations in Turkey. The snow thickness has reached 50 centimeters in Uludag, which is located in Bursa. The season in Uludag is expected to be more intense this…
Typhoon Rai: death toll rises to 12 in philippines
At least 12 people have died in Typhoon Rai that struck Philippines recently, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported. Nearly 332,000 other residents were evacuated along the way of Typhoon Rai. President…
Iraqi flash floods kill 8, tear up vehicles
Eight people were killed in Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) flash floods caused by heavy rain, local officials said. The floods covered the streets in mud and tore up vehicles in Daratu town of Erbil. Governor Omid Xosnav stated…
dust storm hits US state of Colorado
A dust storm hit the US state of Colorado, and more than 100,000 homes and businesses in four other states lost power. Meteorologists described the unusual storm as a "dust bowl," with winds reaching 100 kilometers per hour. Due to a severe…
Typhoon Rai makes landfall on eastern philippines
Typhoon Rai (Odette) has made landfall on Siargao Island on the eastern coast of Philippines, the national weather institution PAGASA reported. The streets and households in residential areas were flooded after heavy rain. Tens of thousands…