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Powerful Storm Blew Away Roofs in Türkiye’s Sivas
The severe storm that started at midnight and continued throughout the day caused destruction in the Sivas province of Türkiye. The roofs of more than 40 buildings, including public buildings in the city center, were blown off. Pieces…
Heavy Snowfall Forms Splendid Landscapes in Cappadocia
Heavy snowfall occurred at night in the Cappadocia region, one of Türkiye's important tourism centers. The dense snow covering the touristic values of the city, such as fairy chimneys, natural rock formations, and interesting valleys,…
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…