#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.
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