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Ethiopia Volcano Eruption Raises Health and Travel Concerns Worldwide

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 Since this morning, only one topic has been trending on social media, WhatsApp groups, and news feeds — a dormant volcano in Ethiopia has suddenly erupted. At first, people thought it might just be a rumor, but when reports of ash clouds and flight cancellations started coming in, the whole world’s attention turned in that direction. Ethiopia, an ancient and beautiful country in Africa, has a volcano that had remained silent for thousands of years. Suddenly, it became active again. After the eruption, a massive cloud of smoke and ash formed in the sky and spread far and wide with the winds. People reported that the ground shook slightly, and the sky looked like it was covered with thick clouds. In some areas, daylight became dim, and a strange smell was felt in the air. Volcanic ash is actually made up of very fine particles of rock and soil, which can be harmful to humans if too much of it enters the body through breathing. How Far Did the Ash Cloud Reach? The biggest impact of t...

Typhoon Fung-wong Devastates the Philippines: Millions Affected, Nation Fights Back with Hope

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  This week, a powerful storm named Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall in the Philippines. It wasn’t just a gust of wind — it was a catastrophic storm that shook entire communities to their core. According to government reports, at least four people lost their lives, and over 1.4 million residents were forced to leave their homes and move to safer areas. The typhoon struck Luzon, the most populous island in the Philippines, with wind speeds reaching 180 kilometers per hour. In the darkness of the night, as power went out and the rain refused to stop, people had nothing but prayers to hold onto. 🌊 Destruction from Luzon to the Coast Typhoon Fung-wong wreaked havoc from Luzon to Manila and nearby coastal regions. Roads were torn apart, electric poles toppled, and rooftops were blown into rivers by the fierce winds. Social media flooded with heartbreaking videos showing entire villages submerged underwater. Emergency teams rescued thousands, but many areas are still unreachable due to f...

Mexico Floods 2025: 64 Dead, Hundreds Affected by Hurricane Priscilla & Tropical Storm Raymond

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  Hearing the news from Mexico today makes my heart very heavy. For the past few days, the central and southeastern regions of Mexico have been facing severe conditions due to heavy rains and storms. Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond have wreaked havoc across the country. Floods and landslides have claimed the lives of at least 64 people, and 65 people are still missing. Hearing these numbers sends shivers down one’s spine. The most affected areas are Veracruz, Hidalgo, and Puebla. In Veracruz, 29 people have died, and 18 are still missing. In Poza Rica city, the Cazones River rose up to 12 feet, causing damage to thousands of homes. People’s lives have been suddenly destroyed, and many families are now in shelter camps. Seeing these scenes makes one feel deep human sorrow. Hidalgo is also facing very critical conditions. Here, 16 people have lost their lives, and 13 are still unaccounted for. Hospitals and schools have also been damaged by this disaster. In Puebla, 9 ...