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11 died in South Korea flooding
Monsoon rains have paralyzed life in South Korea's capital Seoul for four days. Flooding occurred in many parts of the capital, especially in Dongjak, which received the heaviest rainfall since 1942. The death toll has increased to 11, and…
Astonishing Summer Landscapes from Şavşat, Turkey
Turkey’s extraordinarily beautiful city Artvin, located in Eastern Black Sea area, offers astonishing summer views with its natural environment. Şavşat’s beauty derives from its nature, wooden houses and culture. Thanks to its calm and…
Heavy rain caused flash floods in Kocaeli
A downpour hit the city of Kocaeli in Turkey. Bridges and streets in some parts of the city were filled with floodwaters. Some vehicles were stranded in floodwaters that filled underpasses. Rescue teams were dispatched to the area for…
Whirlwind and Heavy Rain in Antalya
The whirlwind emerged in Korkuteli district scared Antalya citizens. Heavy rain followed the whirlwind. It was seen in Varsaklar Yaylası, a wold far from city center. However, there were people around filming the situation. The whirlwind…
heavy downpour casues flash floods in Istanbul
Heavy rains caused flash floods in Silivri district of Istanbul. Three vehicles submerged and streets were filled with flood waters. Some underground workplaces were flooded. Teams arrived to the area for search and rescue operation.
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Forest fire breaks out in southwest France
Another forest fire outbreak In Gironde, where the largest fire outbreaks take place in France, caused 6,000 hectares of land and 16 houses to burn. 6,000 people are evacuated.
The Gironde governor stated that 500 fire fighter worked on…
5 people died in one week amid Japan heat wave
Japanese authorities stated that 5 people had died in a week due to an extreme heat wave. During the heat wave, 7,218 people were hospitalized due to symptoms related to heat stroke, with half of them being over the age of 65. Over 2000…
heavy rain caused flooding in Japan and South Korea
Rainfall above seasonal norms, which has been in effect since last night in various parts of Japan, particularly in the provinces of Hokkaido and Aomori, has had a negative impact on life. Flooding occurred in some rural and urban areas of…
mountaineers enjoy Tokat’s Zinav Canyon
Zinav Canyon, located in the Reşadiye district of Tokat, Turkey is home to natural wonders, which attracts the attention of extreme athletes. A Tokat mountaineering team overcame a 3-kilometer challenging track in 3 hours. The team enjoyed…
Baby caretta caretta at sea in Antalya’s Patara Beach
Caretta carettas emerged from their nests on Antalya's world-famous Patara Beach in Turkey and began to travel to the sea. Prof. Dr. Eyüp Başkale of Pamukkale University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences stated that scientists have been…