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Man Crafts Miniature Houses to Cope with Wife’s Loss
Saim Yıldıztaşkan from Eskişehir found solace in crafting miniature houses after his wife, Niğmet Yıldıztaşkan, died in a tragic traffic accident five years ago. Known as "Saim Dede" among neighbors, he…
Activists Unfurl Palestinian Flag on Pamuk Mountain
Members of the Van Lake Activists Association and Bazid Mountaineering Nature Sports Club raised awareness about the pollution in Lake Van and showed support for Palestine during their climb on Pamuk Mountain in Iğdır, Türkiye. Chanting…
Türkiye’s Hatay Battling With Severe Flooding
Following the meteorological warning of heavy rain, a downpour struck Türkiye's Hatay's Iskenderun district overnight, resulting in flooded streets. Waves, reaching a height of 5 meters, inundated the Iskenderun coast, leading to landslides…
Fires Ravage Multiple Districts in Trabzon Amidst Storm Warning
Trabzon faced a series of devastating fires across various districts following a storm warning issued by AFAD. Strong winds, reaching an unexpected 25 degrees Celsius above seasonal norms, triggered fires in Ortahisar, Maçka,…
Heavy Rainfall and Storm Wreak Havoc in Türkiye’s Antalya
Heavy rain that started at night in the Turkish touristic city of Antalya, for which meteorology issued an orange code, turned the city into a disaster zone. Many streets and avenues were flooded, leaving some houses and workplaces under…
Coastal Districts of İzmir Flooded Due to Overflowing Sea
Many coastal districts of Türkiye's Izmir province were flooded by the sea that overflowed due to the storm that started at night. People stranded in flood waters were rescued with boats and pickup trucks. Some citizens went out to save…
Waterspout Appears off İzmir
A large waterspout appeared off the coast of Karaburun district of Türkiye's İzmir province. The waterspout, which appeared after meteorological officials warned of heavy rain and storms, was observed from many areas off the coast of…
Severe Storm Sinks Boats on Kocaeli Coast
A severe storm caused chaos on the shore of the Gulf of Izmit in the Kocaeli province of Türkiye. Seven boats sank due to waves exceeding 2 meters of height. The General Directorate of Meteorology warned citizens against threats such as…
Heavy Rain and Tornado Brings Chaos to Türkiye’s Muğla
A tornado that occurred during heavy rainfall caused great destruction in the Dalaman district of Türkiye's Muğla city. The powerful tornado blew off the roofs of houses in the district and knocked down lighting poles and garbage…
Lenticular Cloud Appears in Türkiye’s Tatvan
A lenticular cloud appeared in Tatvan district of Bitlis province of Türkiye. The unusual-shaped cloud that appeared after intermittent snowfall that lasted about two days, was observed by the locals with curiosity.
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