selected images of the week; From Hyrcanian fire to global floods and celebrations

It has been a few weeks since the fire broke out in the Hirkani forests in the elite area of ​​Marzanabad, and the efforts of the rescue forces and the villagers to control the fire continue. The Hyrkan forests, which are in the UNESCO World Heritage List, are one of the oldest ecosystems in the world, and any such incident is considered a warning for the future of this valuable natural area and the lungs of Mazandaran’s nature.

In Tokyo, thousands of people participated in the Santa Parade; A charity event that aims to support children suffering from serious diseases and teenagers at risk of poverty in other countries. In eastern India and Nepal, religious ceremonies were held with prayers, lighting of lamps and performing traditional rituals to commemorate the deceased.

Unfavorable weather conditions in the Middle East and Southeast Asia were also news. Heavy floods in Iraq’s Mosul caused roads to be flooded and vehicles to stop, and in Vietnam, a week of rain led to flooding and landslides. In East Java, Indonesia, the aftermath of Mount Sumeru’s eruption buried homes and residential areas under thick layers of pyroclastic material, and in Europe, a sudden cold wave blanketed cities in England, Switzerland, and northern Europe. (guardian)