drought

Heavy rains after months of extreme drought have triggered flooding in western and southern Iran, affecting the provinces of Ilam and Khuzestan. The cities of Abdanan, Dehloran, Shushtar, and Masjid al-Sulaiman were among the hardest hit.…

Lake Seyfe, which hosts approximately 5,000 different bird species per year in Mucur district of Kırşehir province of Türkiye, has become the new favorite spot for drifting lovers after it has almost dried up due to rising temperatures and…

Gölünyazı, one of Türkiye's key bird paradises in Çorum, has completely dried up due to severe drought. Aerial footage reveals a barren landscape where the lake once hosted rich wildlife. Çorum, experiencing record-low rainfall,…

Türkiye’s Amputee National Football Team trained in the dried-up Seyfe Lake Bird Sanctuary to raise awareness about drought and desertification. Known for its biodiversity, Seyfe Lake is now facing severe water depletion due to…

The old Pusat village, which was submerged under the dam waters in the Hafik district of Sivas 20 years ago, has resurfaced after the waters receded due to low rainfall and drought. “This dam is used for both irrigation and drinking…

Tunca River in Türkiye's Edirne, an important water resource and also one of the important historical values of the city, has become the new victim of increasing global warming. Due to the abnormally high air temperature and lack of…

Burdur Lake, facing a significant decrease in water levels due to climate change and drought, has become a natural playground for extreme athletes in the region. The lake, which has lost nearly half of its water since its peak in…

The Mileyha Wetland in the Samandağ district of Türkiye's Hatay, which struggled with severe drought during the summer due to the 50-degree weather, came to life again thanks to the rainfall in recent days. Following the revival of the…

The Çağlayan Bridge, previously submerged due to the construction of the Kırklareli Dam in 1996, has resurfaced following a significant drop in the dam's water level. This bridge plays a crucial role in providing…