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Turkey exports 2 tons of salmon
Two tons of salmon farmed in Çat Dam in Adıyaman, Turkey is being exported around World. Çat Dam is a very favorable place among farmers for doing culture fishing. The water temperatures in summer seasons between 15 and 22 centigrade make…
Floods have killed over 900 in Pakistan
National Disaster Management Authority in Pakistan stated that the floods caused by monsoon rains have killed 903 and injured nearly 300 in Pakistan in the last two and a half months. The floods leaving thousands of people homeless killed…
Global warming hits Turkey’s Mount Ararat
Global warming proving its affects all over the world hit Turkey's tallest mountain. The snow on Mount Ararat's summit, that is 5.137 meters above sea level, is gradually melting because of the increasing temperatures.
“Especially the…
boy dragged by flood waters rescued
Heavy rain caused flash floods in the Esenyurt district of Istanbul. Two people, including a child, were caught in floodwaters while attempting to cross a road. The boy, dragged by the flood waters, held onto a car that was stranded on the…
Flood in istanbul almost drowns stray dog
Flood emerging after downpour captured a stray dog in Istanbul, Turkey. A citizen saved the dog dragging along the floodwater by running beside it and grabbing its neck. The lucky dog’s moments are captured by a witness’ phone.
stunning lightning scenes from Turkey
Downpour emerged last night left dramatic view for Karabük residents in Turkey. The lightning streaks illuminating the dark weather every 30 seconds lasted until early hours of the morning and are captured by the citizens enjoying the view.…
Ma-on typhoon hits lands of China
Ma-on Typhoon reached Maoming city in Guangdong, China. Heavy storm forming after Ma-on reached a speed of 118 km/h and damaged trees and advertising boards around. Water, air and railroad transportation services have been suspended.
Fire whirl emerged during forest fire in Portugal
A fire whirl emerged during the fire in Alvao Natural Park in Vila Real on last Tuesday. The rarely seen weather event is assumed to have formed by a whirl merging with the burning bushes. It is possible that the whirl might stoke up the…
Turkey sends help for fire in Georgia
Turkey sent 3 firefighting aircraft for the forest fire broke out in Samtshe-Cavaheti, Georgia 5 days ago. “Turkish planes will benefit our struggle with fire in Borcomi municipality. The 3 aircraft are being used for the extinguishment…
Fishing ban in Mediterranean pans out
Having dived in Konyaaltı offshore with his students from Department of Aquaculture, Prof. Dr Mehmet Gökoğlu stated that Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s decision of banning hunting leer fish resulted in increase of their population.…