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Forest fires erupt at several point across Portugal amid extreme heat
After the air temperature exceeded 40 degrees in many parts of Portugal, forest fires broke out at 14 different points. Across the country, 501 vehicles and approximately 1,700 firefighters participated in the firefighting efforts.
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At least 7 killed in indian flooding
In the Indian state of Gujarat, at least 7 people died in the last 24 hours in the flood caused by heavy rains. The rains in the region will continue for a few more days, authorities warned citizens. A total of 27,896 people have been…
Spain tackles with ongoing forest fires
Spain began fighting forest fires as summer arrived. Due to wind and land drought, forest fires that started yesterday in Las Hurdes, a city in Caceres in the Extremadura region, have spread to Salamanca province. Hundreds of people were…
Forest Fire in Azerbaijan
A forest fire has erupted in Azerbaijan. According to a statement issued by Azerbaijan's Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire that broke out in the forest area near Muzefferoba village in Azerbaijan's Khachmaz province spread due to…
Wildfire in California threatens giant sequoia trees
The USA is battling wildfires. The Washburn fire in the state of California threatened the Mariposa Grove, which is home to giant sequoia trees, in the southernmost part of Yosemite National Park. Park officials stated that the fire…
forest fire in southern france
A forest fire has erupted in the Gard region of southern France. While 620 hectares of land have been turned to ash so far, extinguishing efforts with planes, helicopters, and 700 firefighters continue. Some areas of the fire were declared…
Speactacular valleys of Türkiye’s Şırnak awaits visitors
Yediboru Valley, located in Şenoba town of Şırnak's Uludere district in Türkiye, is no less than the famed Mediterranean and Aegean coves. The valley, which is preferred as a picnic and swimming area by the local people, awaits nature…
6 missing, 1 died in flooding and landslide in India
A torrential rain caused flooding in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. One person died in the flood waters and at least 6 people were missing, accoridng to local sources. In Kullu, one of the areas most affected by the flood,…
Flooding hits Pakistan: 20 killed
Monsoon rains caused flooding in several cities of Pakistan’s Balochistan province. According to authorities, 20 people died in the flooding. Six women from the same family have died as a result of the collapse of the roof of their house in…
Switzerland’s Emme River overflows after heavy rains
Emme river in Switzerland overflowed due to heavy rains, causing floods in the cantons of Bern, Lucerne and Obwalden. Houses and work places were flooded, while authorities issued a flood warning for the area along the river, asking the…