Truck knocked down by wind in Kuban
A truck and several cars were overturned by the wind in the Krasnodar region
natural disasters
Powerful earthquake in Morocco kills almost 300 people
A strong earthquake hit Morocco tonight. Almost three hundred people became victims of the natural disaster, which occurred approximately 80 km from the country's capital.
What threatens tourists in Türkiye?
ATOR outlined the current situation in Türkiye with forest fires and listed the resort regions in danger
Armenia causing serious environmental disaster in Caucasus
Armenia continues to create serious environmental problems for the Caucasus, Chair of the public "Environmental Education and Monitoring" association Gamza Yusubova said. According to her, the damage caused by Armenia from its …
Three earthquakes hit Dagestan
Three earthquakes hit Dagestan last night. One ocurred in the Akhvakh region, the other two—in the Botlikh region. The magnitude of the tremors was 3.0, no tremors were felt on the surface
Pakistan floods death toll passes 1000
Flash floods triggered by destructive monsoon rains across much of Pakistan have killed more than 1,000 people and injured and displaced thousands more since June, officials have said. The new death toll came a day after the …
Europe's heat wave makes solar panels less efficient
The record-breaking heat wave in Europe doesn't mean record solar power generation
China to send humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
Beijing will provide earthquake-hit Afghanistan with humanitarian aid, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said. It is noted that China will send aid to Afghanistan in the amount of 50 mln yuan. The aid includes tents, …
5.5-earthquake hits Iran’s south
A 5.5-earthquake hit southern Iran, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center informs. The epicenter of the tremors was located 51 km northwest of the city of Bander-e Lengeh. The source lay at a depth of 8 km. …
Middle East's changing landscape
The Middle East is one of the most vulnerable regions when it comes to climate change
New project in Tajikistan to offer protection against natural hazards
Natural disasters and climate change threaten Tajikistan’s economic and social development
Sirens of apocalypse: UN climate report warns of worse to come
As the world has bitterly experienced with countless heat waves, wildfires and flashfloods in the last couple of years, the UN's latest report on the climate crisis warns of much worse to come if action is not taken
Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Cyprus region
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Cyprus region on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 2 km, Reuters reported. It was centred 30 miles west-northwest of the …
Two earthquakes hit Hawaii
Two strong earthquakes struck south of Hawaii's Big Island on Sunday. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.1, shook the island around noon, landing about 17 miles south of the southern tip of the Big Island, the …
Thousands evacuated amid 'fierce' wildfires in southern France
Thousands of people have been evacuated from the Var region of southern France as wildfires engulf the region, a spokeswoman for the fire department told Agence-France-Presse (AFP) on Tuesday. "Thousands of people have been …
Russian Be-200 amphibious plane helping to put out wildfire in Athens’ suburb
A Russian Be-200ChS amphibious plane is taking part in an operation to put out a big wildfire in a forest in Athens’ northern Varympompi suburb, the ERT-1 television channel said on Tuesday. The fire broke out on Tuesday in forest …
Countries pledge solidarity with Turkey over fires, send planes
As forest fires continued threatening Turkey on Monday, countries lined up to offer their condolences, messages of solidarity and airplanes to help the country fight the fires
Huge quake of magnitude 8.2 on Alaska peninsula triggers tsunami alert
A strong and shallow earthquake of magnitude 8.2 struck the Alaskan peninsula late on Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings in the U.S. state and heightened surveillance across the pacific. There were no immediate reports of loss of …
The cursed Tokyo Olympics: now in the path of tropical storm
Japan's Meteorological Agency forecasted that Tropical Storm Nepartak could make landfall on Tuesday in the area that includes Tokyo
Thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall and flooding to central Europe
Heavy summer thunderstorms have caused widespread damage and flooding in Germany and Switzerland. One man is missing in the German state of Saxony, as authorities suspect he was swept away by a raging stream. Firefighters have resumed …
