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Sandstorm Disrupts Life in Sudan’s Capital, Khartoum
Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, was significantly impacted by a sandstorm, leading to notable disruptions in traffic due to a drastic reduction in visibility. The city's skyline was obscured by a dense cloud of dust. Amid an…
Istanbul Swelters under 41-Degree Heatwave
Amid soaring temperatures reaching 41 degrees in Istanbul, residents sought relief from the heat by dampening their heads or sitting in shaded areas. Meteorological officials issued a natural disaster warning and…
Kosovo Issues Warning as Extreme Heat Continues
Kosovo is experiencing extreme heat, prompting authorities to issue a warning for individuals over the age of 60 to avoid going out on the streets. Civil servants in Prizren within that age group were given administrative leave until…
Severe Storm Hits Switzerland
A severe storm hit the La Chaux-de-Fonds region in Switzerland, reaching wind speeds of 217 kilometers per hour. The storm caused significant damage, including uprooted trees, knocked down power poles, and blown-off…
Ebeko Volcano Erupts in Russia’s Sakhalin Region
The Ebeko Volcano in Russia's Sakhalin region has erupted, ejecting ash and smoke three kilometers high and spreading five kilometers to the northeast. According to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, the ash did not…
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…