#Turkey #Earthquake2023 #Updates :
The Latest Toll showed 5,434 people killed in #Turkey and at least 1,872 in #Syria, for a combined total of 7,306 deaths and 22,168 Injured.
The 7.8-magnitude quake struck Monday as people slept, flattening thousands of structures, trapping an unknown number of people and potentially impacting millions.
Whole rows of buildings collapsed, leaving some of the heaviest devastation near the quake's epicentre between the Turkish cities of Gaziantep and Kahramanmaras.
#KeyPoints
*Three Deadly and Powerful Earthquakes in just 24 Hours and Kills Over 7,306 in Turkey and Syria, Freezing Weather Hits Survivors.
*Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces.
*145 aftershocks have been registered following the deadly quake overnight.
*Turkey declared Seven days of mourning for the dead.
*The quake is considered to be the strongest to hit the region in nearly a century.
*The initial quake was followed by more than 50 aftershocks, including 7.5 and a 6-magnitude tremors.
The 7.8-magnitude night-time tremor, followed hours later by two more big ones, wiped out entire sections of major Turkish cities in a region filled with millions of people who have fled the civil war in Syria and other conflicts.
#Syria #Earthquake2023 #Updates :
At least 1,872 people were killed. Tuesday across Syria following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that had its epicentre in southwestern Turkey, the government and rescuers said.
Terrible Big Hailstones Pelts Rosario, Argentina || Feb 27, 2022. #hailstones #hailstorm #rosario #argentina
Terrible Big Hailstones Pelts Rosario, Argentina || Feb 27, 2022.
#hailstones #hailstorm #rosario #argentina
A violent hailstorm hits the metropolitan area of Greater Rosario on Sunday, February 27, 2022.
Some of the hailstones were described as being as big as baseballs, by witnesses.
The Huge Hailstones pummelled San Lorenzo, Roldán, Funes, Ybarlucea and Fray Luis Beltrán, among other towns around Rosario.
There were many reports of Huge Hailstones falling in Fisherton, while in Montevideo and Francia, as soon as the first hits of hail were felt on cars, motorists rushed to take refuge in a service station. It also hailed in the north of the city, in the area of La Florida and Nuevo Alberdi.
Huge Hailstones were also recorded in San Lorenzo, Roldán, Funes, Ybarlucea and Fray Luis Beltrán, among other towns around Rosario.
Intense Hailstorm and Heavy Rain in Mendoza, Rio Negro, Argentina || Feb 23, 2022. #hailstorm #heavyrain #mendoza #argentina
Intense Hailstorm and Heavy Rain in Mendoza, Rio Negro, Argentina || Feb 23, 2022.
#hailstorm #heavyrain #mendoza #argentina
A red alert was issued for the Argentinian province of Rio Negro on Wednesday, February 23, as storms brought heavy rain and hail across parts of the country.
Mendoza city shows heavy rain falling as deep floodwaters stream down a road.
Other consequences include power outages, flooding of streets and falling branches and trees. The storm started just after 4 pm on Wednesday and despite its short duration, the people of Mendoza were surprised at its intensity.
Argentina’s National Meteorological Service warned there was a potential for storms of varying intensities to spread over the country’s central region.
Cyclone Emnati hit Madagascar with Strong Wind Exceeded 100KM || Feb 23, 2022. #Emnati #Cyclone #Madagascar #Wind #Rain
Cyclone Emnati hit Madagascar with Strong Wind Exceeded 100KM || Feb 23, 2022.
#Emnati #Cyclone #Madagascar #Wind #Rain
the National Office of Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC) showing the village of Vohipeno in Madagascar under water after Cyclone Emnati hit the island, which has already been hit by several tropical storms and a cyclone in the past month.
Severe Hailstorm and Strong winds hits Surabaya, Indonesia || Feb 21, 2022. #hailstorm #strongwinds #heavyrain #surabaya #indonesia
Severe Hailstorm and Strong winds hits Surabaya, Indonesia || Feb 21, 2022.
#hailstorm #strongwinds #heavyrain #surabaya #indonesia
Dozens of buildings and houses in Surabaya were damaged by heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and hail on Monday. The damage ranged from the roof collapsing to broken glass.
The storm also brought hail size ball to east Java on Monday. One local said that many tree fell into the road blocking traffic.
Hail isnt common along the coast in Tropical Indonesia.
Death toll in Brazil's Mudslides, Floods Rises 181 and more than 100 missing || Feb 21, 2022. #mudslides #petropolis #brazil #rain
Death toll in Brazil's Petropolis mudslides, floods Rises 181 and more than 100 missing || Feb 21, 2022.
#mudslides #petropolis #brazil #rain
The number of fatalities caused by floods and landslides in the city of Petropolis, Brazil since February 15, 2022, has risen to 181 on February 21, 2022.
More than 100 people are still missing, at least 200 have been injured and 856 displaced.
Local authorities registered 755 landslide events in the area.
Rescue workers and residents are still digging through mountains of mud and rubble in the city, but it is unclear how high the steadily rising death toll will go as authorities said it's unlikely any more survivors will be found beneath the wreckage.
Storm Franklin hits UK with Heavy rains, Strong Winds and Power Cuts || Feb 21 2022. #stormfranklin #storm #rain #wind #UK
Storm Franklin hits UK with Heavy rains, Strong Winds and Power Cuts || Feb 21, 2022.
#stormfranklin #storm #rain #wind #UK
The United Kingdom has been hit by the third storm in a week. After storm Eunice and Dudley, storm Franklin has caused heavy rain and severe flooding in northern Ireland.
Storm Franklin saw strong winds batter Northern Ireland in the early hours of Monday. It caused fallen trees and some flooding in coastal areas, with homes and businesses damaged. In Great Britain, Ironbridge evacuated as floodwaters pose 'significant risk to life' the storm sparked evacuations in some areas as well as rush hour, travel chaos.
Flood warnings at the Wharfage in Ironbridge, Shropshire, and Bewdley in Worcestershire, as the barriers on the river risk overtopping.
It said in a statement: "Please move possession and valuables off the ground or to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water.
Huge Wildfires in Corrientes, Argentina has razed almost 800,000 hectares || Feb 21, 2022 #fire #wildfire #Corrientes #argentina #firefighter
Huge Wildfires in Corrientes, Argentina has razed almost 800,000 hectares || Feb 21, 2022
#fire #wildfire #Corrientes #argentina #firefighter
Devastating wildfire in the province of Corrientes in northeastern Argentina has razed almost 800,000 hectares (8,000 square kilometres) of land, or nearly 10 percent of the region's area.
Forest fires are sweeping the northeastern province on an unprecedented scale, causing heavy economic losses and serious environmental damage, according to government officials, farmers and environmentalists.
Experts warn the environmental damage left by the fires will be incalculable, especially its impact on the flora and fauna of the littoral province.
Heavy Snowfall hit Japan, Canceled 140 flights and Suspended Trains || Feb 21, 2022. #snowfall #snowstorm2022 #blizzard #Japan #hokuriku
Heavy Snowfall hit Japan, Canceled 140 flights and Suspended Trains || Feb 21, 2022.
#snowfall #snowstorm2022 #blizzard #Japan
#hokuriku
Heavy snow hit northern Japan on Monday, disrupting air and railway traffic, with weather authorities warning of more blizzards, as well as high waves for the region and also some eastern parts of the country.
About 140 flights to and from New Chitose Airport, the main air gateway to the northern main island of Hokkaido, were canceled as of 9:30 a.m., while Hokkaido Railway Co. suspended all train runs to and from JR Sapporo Station.
Heavy snow and wind are believed to have created extremely poor visibility conditions, or a whiteout, at the site. Many vehicles have been stranded on the expressway, they said.
Up to 70 cm of snow is projected to fall on the Hokuriku region on the Sea of Japan coast in 24 hours through 6 a.m. Tuesday, while the Kanto-Koshin region in eastern and central Japan expects to see maximum snowfall of 50 cm in the same period.
Madagascar braces for another Powerful Cyclone Emnati || Feb 20, 2022. #Cyclone #Emnati #Madagascar #Rain #Wind
Madagascar braces for another Powerful Cyclone Emnati || Feb 20, 2022.
#Cyclone #Emnati #Madagascar #Rain #Wind
Cyclone Emnati is expecting to bring torrential Heavy Rain and Strong Wind It is the third powerful cyclone to affect Madagascar this month after cyclones Batsirai and Dumako.
Forecast the cyclone emnati hit close to the same area affected by Batsirai, said Nomenjanahary Mamy Andriamirado, a weather forecaster with the national meteorological service.
#Aftermath of 122mph Storm Eunice hits UK. || Feb 18, 2022. #storm #eunice #UK #wind #stormeunice
#Aftermath of 122mph Storm Eunice hits UK. || Feb 18, 2022.
#storm #eunice #UK #wind #stormeunice
The storm first hit the UK, with record gusts of 122 miles per hour recorded. Hundreds of thousands of homes were left without electricity as power supplies were damaged.
Trees were pulled down, damaging vehicles and buildings. Transport services were stopped, flights are Cancelled and motorways closed.
UK issues Red weather Warning over Storm Eunice || Feb 18, 2022. #Eunice #Storm #RedWarning #UK #Powercut #EuniceStorm
UK issues Red weather Warning over Storm Eunice || Feb 18, 2022.
#Eunice #Storm #RedWarning #UK #Powercut #EuniceStorm
Britain's meteorological service issued its first ever "danger to life" weather warning for London and the army was placed on standby as Storm Eunice
Storm Eunice causes chaos and destruction across country. One of the worst to hit the UK in a generation.
Three people have been killed and several others injured and those who people have been taken to the hospital as Storm Eunice brought damage, disruption and potentially record-breaking winds to the UK and Ireland.
large parts of the UK have been brought to a standstill, with major transport closures and More than 100,000 homes currently without power.
Winds of 122mph have been recorded on the Isle of Wight. If verified, they would be the strongest ever recorded in England.
Snow has been causing widespread travel disruption in Scotland and northern England, forcing more schools to close.
Red weather alert issued in London and southeast England for first time and advises people to stay at home due to the worst Eunice Storm.
Heavy Rain and Landslides kill at least 58 in Petropolis, Brazil || Feb 16, 2022. #heavyrain #landslides #rain #Petropolis #brazil
Heavy Rain and Landslides kill at least 58 in Petropolis, Brazil || Feb 16, 2022.
#heavyrain #landslides #rain #Petropolis #brazil
Local government officials on Wednesday said
at least 58 people dead in Petropolis due to heavy rainfall and landslides on Tuesday exceeded expectations.
The floods destroyed homes, left vehicles in ditches, and displaced more than 300 people.
Up to 80 houses were hit by landslides in an area called Morro da Oficina, according to authorities, who expect the death toll to rise.
Locals are working to clear city streets and buildings damaged by rain and mud.
Rescue teams are still searching for survivors.
18 Dead in Intense rainfall and landslides and flooding in Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday || Feb 15, 2022. #heavyrain #floods #landslides #petropolis #riodejaneiro #firefighter
18 Dead in Intense rainfall and caused deadly landslides and flooding in Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Tuesday || Feb 15, 2022.
#heavyrain #floods #landslides #petropolis #riodejaneiro #firefighter
Landslides and flooding triggered by heavy rainfall killed at least 18 people Tuesday in a tourist town in the hills above Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian firefighters said.
It said more than 180 firefighters and other rescue workers were at the scene in the picturesque hill town of Petropolis where Brazil's last emperor Pedro II is buried, 68 kilometers (42 miles) north of the city of Rio.
Minister Rogério Marinho confirmed at least 18 people were killed and at more than 52 landslides were registered after heavy rains dumped around 200 mm, or nearly 8 inches, of water on Petropolis in just four hours.
Globo reported a state of disaster was declared by local authorities on Tuesday.
Texas wildfire in Wise County burns through estimated 100 acres || Feb 15, 2022. #Texas #Wildfire #Kennedale #tarrantcounty
Texas wildfire in Wise County burns through estimated 100 acres, at least one building || Feb 15, 2022.
#Texas #Wildfire #Kennedale #tarrantcounty
A fast-moving fire in Kennedale burned nearly 100 acres Tuesday, damaging one business, and forcing police to briefly evacuate some homes.
Grass fires raced through pastures Tuesday afternoon in several North Texas counties including Tarrant County, threatening homes in various neighborhoods.
In Tarrant County, emergency crews were on the scene of a wildfire that burned fields and wooded areas near Kennedale in the southeast part of the county. The fire was near Kennedale Parkway.
In a news conference shortly before 5 p.m., officials said the fire was contained. It had burned about 75 to 100 acres and threatened about 15 structures. One structure suffered damage of about 30%. No injuries were reported.
Tornado Hits Morales, Izabal, Guatemala || Feb 13, 2022. #Tornado #Guatemala #moralesizabal #storm #winds
Strong Tornado Hits Morales, Izabal, Guatemala || Feb 13, 2022.
#Tornado #Guatemala #moralesizabal #storm #winds
On Sunday, at around 2:20 p.m. a Tornado was reported in Morales, Izabal, which caused damage to Homes, Businesses and Detachment of tree branches was also observed.
The National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) explained that at the moment they located 12 houses with moderate damage to roofs and 60 people affected.
The National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (Insivumeh), explained in a statement that due to the adverse atmospheric conditions such Tornado Occurred.
Huge and Massive Forest fires devastate Chile. Wildfire hit Collipulli || Feb 10, 2022. #forestfire #collipulli #Chile #firefighters
Huge and Massive Forest fires devastate Chile. Wildfire hit Collipulli || Feb 10, 2022.
#forestfire #collipulli #Chile #firefighters
The National Forestry Corporation issued a red alert for the Collipulli. area as a massive fire broke out on Thursday, February 10.
According to reports, Route 5 was closed in both directions due to the fire. More than 100 hectares have been engulfed in a fire that is raging in Collipully, La Araucania region.
More than 100 families were evacuated due to the severe fire. The fire ash also burned the stadium's synthetic grass. Due to the large amount of smoke, visibility was minimal.
A kilometer-long traffic jam formed on the highway, where the flame was on the side of the road. Due to the climatic conditions of high temperatures and the presence of wind, the fire expands with great speed.
The communes of Galvarino, Traigen, Lumako, Cholchol also suffered from the fire, where more than 2,000 hectares burned down. At the moment, there are 17 combat fires in different parts of the region.
Authorities said, 26 planes and 2 helicopters are fighting with fire, and about 600 firefighters were involved.
The death toll jumped to 111 from Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar. #Cyclone #Batsirai #Madagascar #Disaster
The death toll jumped to 111 from Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar.
#Cyclone #Batsirai #Madagascar #Disaster
The death toll from Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar jumped to 111 on Friday from 92 reported earlier this week. the state disaster relief agency said.
According to Madagascar's National Office for Risk and Disaster Management, more than 112,000 people have been impacted by Batsirai. which was classified by the country's meteorology department as a dangerous storm.
on Wednesday evening, 92 people death confirmed, mostly in the southern Ikongo district, and over 60,000 others remain displaced from their homes and have been temporarily relocated. the country's risk and disaster management office said.
The cyclone had hit the country on Saturday night on the sparsely populated and agricultural eastern coastal area.
One of the poorest nations in the world was struck by a disaster beyond repair. and need emergency Aid help.
Mount Etna Violently Erupted on the island of Sicily in Italy || Feb 10, 2022. #volcano #mountetna #eruption #lava #volcanoeruption #sicily #italy
Mount Etna Violently Erupted on the island of Sicily in Italy || Feb 10, 2022.
#volcano #mountetna #eruption #lava #volcanoeruption #sicily #italy
Italy's Mount Etna, Europe's highest and most active volcano, erupted in spectacular fashion late on Thursday, lighting up the night sky with explosions and bright red molten lava.
Ash and lava erupted from the volcano from it's south east crater following an increase in seismic activity.
Pyroclastic flows were observed, as the eruption increased in ferocity, with lava flowing down the slopes of the mountain.
Warnings are in place for the nearby City of Catania, as smoke filled the air, with the potential of grounding flights. Smoke rose to a height of 10 kilometers, drifting west from the volcanos summit.
This is the first eruption recorded at Mount Etna in 2022, which is one of the world's most active volcanos.
Powerful Tornado and Storm hit La Habana and Guanabo in Eastern Havana, Cuba leaves many Homes Damages || Feb 9, 2022. #waterspout #tornado #storm #LaHabana #havana #cuba
Powerful Tornado and Storm hit La Habana and Guanabo in Eastern Havana, Cuba leaves many Homes Damages || Feb 9, 2022.
#waterspout #tornado #storm #LaHabana #havana #cuba
The Cuban Institute of Meteorology (INSMET) reports that A severe local storm occurred on Wednesday morning in the vicinity of the Guanabo and Boca Ciega beaches where a tornado caused damage to light roofs, trees and power lines.
According to The Cuban Institute of Meteorology note, a waterspout entered the land around 10:30am on Wednesday and turned into a weak Tornado.
Beatriz Moro a Community Leader was quoted as saying to a local Newspaper "Tribuna de La Habana" We have set up a situation room to register all damages caused by the waterspout.