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More than 7,000 hectares turns to ash in Chile
Due to the heat wave in the South American country of Chile, forest fires broke out at 18 different points. More than 7,000 hectares of land have turned to ash so far.
About 40 houses were evacuated and 12 houses became unusable in the…
Madrid subway station flooded amid heavy rains
Heavy rains from Storm Efrain flooded metro stations in Madrid, Spain's capital. Flooding alerts were issued in 35 provinces across the country. The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) had warned its citizens against floods caused…
Landslide in Malaysia camping area kills at leaast 16
A landslide occurred at a camping area in Selangor state's Batang Kali district, about 50 kilometers north of Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur. At least 16 people were killed, including a 5-year-old boy, 7 others were taken to hospitals,…
Tornado hits southern US states
A tornado hit Louisiana, one of the United States' southern states. Three people were killed as a result of the severe storm that raged from the north to the south of the state, including New Orleans. More than 40,000 people in the state…
At least 120 killed from floods and landslides in DR Congo
The death toll from floods and landslides in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has risen to 120, according to the country's interior ministry. The government has declared a three-day mourning period. The…
Flood kills at least 50 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo
At least 50 people lost their lives in the flood and landslide that occurred after heavy rains in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Transportation was disrupted as the roads were flooded.
Police Chief…
heavy rain floods streets in Izmir, Turkey
Heavy rains caused flash floods in Izmir, Turkey, following the notice of upcoming rain by the local authorities. Floods ripped through some streets and vehicles in most of the city, particularly in the Narldere region. City crews are…
People enjoy early ski season in Turkey’s eastern province of Erzurum
The ski season began early in Erzurum, one of Turkey's eastern provinces, with the storage of snow from the previous year and artificial snow. With the start of the season, skiers flocked to Palandöken. At the ski resort, people were seen…
tornado spotted in Turkey’s Antalya
A tornado broke out in Kadriye Neighborhood of Serik district of Antalya, Turkey. The tornado, which lasted a few minutes and reached the shore, damaged some greenhouses, according to local sources. The tornado, which lost its effect after…
Heavy rain in Mecca: Education suspended
Heavy rains in Saudi Arabia have brought life to a standstill.
The National Meteorological Center (NCM) said that the torrential rains that started in various cities of the Mecca region yesterday may continue until Thursday and cause…