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Construction Halts River Flow, Sparks Algae Crisis in Türkiye’s Adana
Due to halted water flow for bridge construction and the High-Speed Train line in Adana, the Seyhan River has seen a significant build-up of algae and pollution, transforming it into an intense green color. The…
Nature Enthusiast Finds Summer Respite in Erzincan’s Mountain Lake
Nature enthusiast Serhat Sarıçiçek escaped the intense summer heat by swimming in a remote, ice-cold lake on Munzur Mountain in Erzincan, Türkiye. This lake, formed from the still-melting snow masses, is nestled in the…
forest fires across türkiye’s izmir
Forest fires broke out at noon in the Kemalpaşa and Menemen districts of Izmir, Türkiye. The fire in the Kemalpaşa district was brought under control an hour later. Crews continue to intervene in fires from the air and the ground. No…
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Triggers Panic as Rocks Fall in Adana
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit the Kozan district of Adana, causing rocks to break loose from the mountains and creating panic among the residents. In one area, a person's frightened reaction to the shaking and falling rocks…
forest fire in Türkiye’s Hatay
A forest fire occurred in the Antakya district of Hatay province in Türkiye. Citizens were evacuated from their homes due to the fire being close to the settlements. Crews began to intervene from land and air.
Heavy rain caused flooding in Ağrı
Heavy rainfall in the Doğubayazıt district of Türkiye's Ağrı caused floods in the villages of Karakent, Cetenli, and Başkent. Overflowed streams damaged dozens of houses, barns, and agricultural lands belonging to locals. No casualties were…
Forest fire in türkiye’s popular tourism district, Kemer
A forest fire, which started at 21.08 local time yesterday evening in the Kemer district of Türkiye's Antalya, spread to a wider area due to wind. The fire was kept in a narrow area with numerous land vehicles and more than 300 firefighters…
5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Adana, Türkiye
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has struck the Kozan district of Adana, Türkiye, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD). The quake was also felt in Adana, Osmaniye, and Kahramanmaraş. Emergency response teams are…
forest fire in türkiye’s Manisa
A fire broke out in a forested area in the Saruhanlı district of Manisa province in Turkey. The fire is being tackled with 12 fire trucks, 4 water tankers, 3 dozers, 4 planes, and 4 helicopters. Local citizens are also supporting the…
Lavender gardens encolour Cappadocia
Lavender gardens, planted for a special project in Cappadocia, one of Türkiye's major tourist centers, add color to the region's natural and historical beauty. Both domestic and foreign tourists, while walking among the fairy chimneys, are…