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Hailstorm pelts down daily life in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian city of Taif was hit by hailstorm. While the hail brought everything to a halt, many vehicles were trapped in traffic owing to the ice that had accumulated on the roads. As teams were dispatched to clear the ice on the…
Drought Threatens Mexico’s Lake Metztitlan Ecosystem
Drought in recent years caused a severe drop in Lake Metztitlan's water levels in Hidalgo state, killing numerous fish. Mexican National Water Commission (Conagua) representatives in Hidalgo warned of the lake's danger. Locals shared social…
Forest Fires Ravage Southern Mexico’s Oaxaca State
Forest fires have broken out in five different locations in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. According to a statement from the Oaxaca State Forestry Commission, the fires are still active despite the intervention of 13 firefighters and…
Education suspended in Kazakhstan due to heavy snowfall
Due to significant snowfall over the last three days, education has been suspended in Astana, Kazakhstan's capital. Flights were delayed at the International Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport, and transit in Astana was interrupted.
lands devastated by Türkiye’s biggest fire turns to green again
Nearly 60 thousand hectares of mountainous and forested land burned in the biggest forest fire in the history of Türkiye, which occurred on July 28, 2021 in the Manavgat district of Antalya province has begun to revive. Thanks to its…
Migratory birds revisits Gelingüllü Dam in Türkiye
Gelingüllü Dam, which is one of the important wetlands in Türkiye's Yozgat province, started to host migratory birds with the arrival of spring. Many flamingos, pelicans, and cormorants came to the dam to fulfill their needs and danced on…
Stunning Tibetan village Suosong attracts more tourists every year
The Suosong village in the Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China has become a popular destination for nature lovers owing to its distinctive plateau vistas and continuously expanding infrastructure. The tourist industry has reached its…
Heavy rain causes flooding in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye
Torrential rains brought life to a standstill in the Şanlıurfa province of Türkiye yesterday evening. Some streets, houses, and businesses were flooded. The floodwaters damaged some cultivated fields in rural areas as well. No casualties…
Supercell clouds seen in Saudi Arabia
Supercell clouds, which indicate storms, showers, and hail, appeared in the city of Sakaka in the Al-Jawf region of Saudi Arabia. The clouds, which also resembled a sandstorm, were followed by hail in the region as expected. Authorities…
Nevado del Ruiz increases volcanic activities
Reporting that the number of volcanic activities increased in Nevado del Ruiz Volcano and that it is more likely to erupt, the Colombian Geological Service has issued an orange alert. Authorities are planning to evacuate those who are at…