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Siamese twin tortoise found in Turkey’s famed travertines
A tourist visiting the world-famous Pamukkale travertines, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, found two tiny tortoises stuck together. The tortoises were determined to be siamese twins by authorities after examination. “It is…
record snowfall in northeast china
A lingering snowstorm that began on Sunday has brought record snowfall in Shenyang, the capital city of northeast China's Liaoning Province, since 1905, according to the local meteorological authority. The average snowfall in the city was…
Toxic foam covers indian yamuna river
The one of the most polluted rivers in the world Yamuna is covered with toxic foam caused by industrial was in New Delhi, India. The water supply to some parts of the city was cut off due to pollution, authorities said. The Yamuna River is…
Flooding in india kills 5
Five people were killed after flooding caused by heavy rains hit Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu state in eastern India. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert as low-pressure area forms over the Southeast Bay of…
Guz Deresi Canyon in Turkey’s Bolu hosted hiking
The 12-kilometer Guz Deresi Canyon in Bolu's Seben district hosted a hiking event. The event, organized by the Seben District Governorate and the Bolu Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, drew approximately 220 athletes and…
Pakistan’s capital engulfed by dense smog
Dense fog has covered several cities in Pakistan, including Lahore, causing major traffic disruptions and paralyzing daily life. The vision had become blurred as smog had engulfed the provincial metropolis, causing serious health problems…
turkey’s hidden gem green lake recreation area opens to visitors
The Green Lake Recreation area in Laçin District of Çorum has been brought to tourism with the support of the Middle Black Sea Development Agency in Turkey. The area consists of a restaurant, cafeteria, bungalow, local product outlets,…
flash floods hit India, submerges streets
Flash floods hit Indian City of Chennai, submerging streets in downtown. Indian meteorologists have announced that the city has received the highest rainfall in a 24-hour period since 2015. Chennai Municipality issued a flood warning,…
dense fog embraces Istanbul’s landmark Hagia Sophia
Dense fog blanket covered Istanbul’s landmarks Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosques, leaving a stunning scene in the city. Aerial footage showed the historical peninsula under the mesmerizing dense fog. The fog was effective early in the morning…
New Delhi’s air quality turns hazardous after Diwali fireworks
The air quality hit very poor in India’s capital, New Delhi, after the fireworks used in the Diwali Festival of Lights. The air quality index rose above 400 to the "hazardous" level. The buildings engulfed in heavy smog in the capital.…