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One Dead, 110 Injured as Hailstorm hit Italy
As extreme heat grips Europe, northern Italy faced a hailstorm with hail the size of tennis balls. A 53-year-old person lost their life in the hailstorm in the Veneto region, while 110 others sustained injuries. The hail wreaked havoc on…
Torrential Rain Triggers Widespread Flooding in Wuxi, China
Heavy rain struck the city of Wuxi in eastern China, causing widespread flooding in streets, avenues, and the Wuxi East Railway Station. Social media images showed "waterfalls" forming due to the intense rainfall. The Jiangsu…
Severe Storms Sweep across Balkans
Severe rain and storms in the Balkans have resulted in six fatalities and multiple injuries across Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Croatia, most damage occurred in Zagreb, with a warning of potential new…
Heatwave Looms as Greece Fights Intensifying Forest Fires
Greece continues to battle forest fires, with 66 new fires reported across the country in the last 24 hours. While many have been extinguished due to rapid response teams, the fire west of Athens persists into its third day,…
Forest Fire in Switzerland’s Bitsch Region Prompts Evacuations
A forest fire in the Bitsch region of Switzerland's Valais canton, near the Italian border, is yet to be brought under control, leading to the evacuation of at least 200 people. Mario Schaller, who oversees…
Spain Registers Soaring Temperature of 44.8 Degrees
Europe is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees, especially impacting southern Spain and Italy. Spain's town of Andujar has registered temperatures close to 45 degrees,…
South Korea Floods: Death Toll Rises to 41
Heavy rains in South Korea have led to devastating floods and landslides, resulting in a steadily rising death toll that has reached 41, with 8 people still missing. The natural disaster has caused significant infrastructure damage,…
Hotels protect loggerhead sea turtle nests on Alanya beaches
The Alanya Environmental Education and Blue Flag Association, led by President Şerefnur Kayhan, and environmental officer Aslıhan Current have identified and protected 20 loggerhead sea turtle nests on the beach of the…
Greece Takes Precautions as European Heatwave Intensifies
As the Europe-wide heatwave impacts Greece, the country has initiated protective measures. The Greek Ministry of Labor permits remote work or special leave for employees with health conditions. Outdoor workers are offered…
Record-Breaking Heatwave Sweeps Across Europe
Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees in various countries including Spain, France, Greece, and parts of Turkey and Italy. In Italy, temperatures are expected to rise to 48.8 degrees,…