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wilfdires wreak havoc in northern spain
Record heatwave in Spain triggers forest fires. 25,000 hectares of forest area turned to ash in the Sierra de Culebra region of Spain, while the fire gradually increased in the Navarra region. The regional government of Navarra warned…
At least 62 died in India Assam floods
The death toll from weeks of torrential rain in the Indian state of Assam has risen to 62, officials reported. 32 districts in the state were flooded and more than 3 million people left their homes, Assam State Disaster Management stated.…
5 died after a truck caught in flood waters in Pakistan
Heavy rains in Pakistan brought life to a standstill. 5 people, including children, lost their lives as a result of a truck being dragged by flood waters in Sibi city of Balochistan province. Making a statement regarding the accident in…
Forest fires on the rise in Spain
The heat wave in Spain brought temperatures to record levels. During the intense air temperatures, firefighters in different parts of Spain are making intense efforts to control forest fires. While forest fires in Catalonia are still…
34 died in monsoon rains in India and Bangladesh
The monsoon rains brought life to a standstill in India and Bangladesh. At least 9 people died in the Indian state of Assam due to heavy rains. The homes of more than 2 million people living in the state were flooded. In Bangladesh, 21…
At least 2,000 cattle perish from extreme heat in Kansas
An extreme heat wave is being effective in the US state of Kansas. Kansas Department of Health and Environment Communications Director Matthew Lara announced that at least 2,000 cattle have perished due to extreme heat and humidity in the…
Breathtaking views from the China’s youngest volcanic island “Weizhou”
"Weizhou Island", located in the Beibu Gulf at south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is the youngest volcanic island in China. In addition to being youngest volcanic island, Weizhou Island is one of the country's most famous…
ladybugs infest Edirne’s coastal distric of Enez
Ladybugs infested Saros Bay, a touristic coastal area in Edirne's Enez district. Vacationers are uneasy because the ladybugs, which are quite numerous, bite the citizens on occasion.
One of the vacationers Seher Dramal said, "They are…
Located in Turkey, “Karagöl” offers a visual feast to its visitors
Turkish city of Artvin is continuous to attract tourists from all over the world with its natural wonders. Located in Artvin's Sahara National Park, "Karagöl" attracts attention in all seasons with its natural beauty. Offering a visual…
Floods, landslides kill 6 in east China
Floods and landslides caused by heavy rains killed six people in China's Fujian, Jiangxi province, and Inner Mongolia region. Three people were killed after a house collapsed during a landslide in Fujian province. A landslide in neighboring…