Kahramanmaras: More than 11,000 people have died in Turkey and Syria combined after major earthquakes. Buildings, including major structures, collapsed like a house of cards after devastating earthquakes, tearing the country to pieces. Countries including India are sending aid to both the countries which includes rescue teams and search operations. In addition, many people died due to cold in Turkey. Many people who were trapped under the rubble died due to the severe cold, and even those who survived the devastation but were left homeless, many died due to the freezing temperatures.
The deadly earthquake, which struck on Monday (6 February), has killed thousands and flattened thousands of buildings in Turkey and neighboring Syria. It was centered in Turkey’s southeastern province of Kahanmaras and was felt as far as Cairo. “Although we were far from the epicenter, we felt the tremors,” said the Turkish citizen, a scholar of the history of architecture.
“Ten provinces have been affected and we are only seeing scenes of death and devastation in local and international media. Houses and buildings collapsed like a house of cards. Many people who were buried under the rubble died due to the severe cold, And even many people who survived the devastation but were left homeless died because of the freezing temperatures,” said Kubra Halisi from Istanbul.
The deadly earthquake, which struck on Monday (6 February), has killed thousands and flattened thousands of buildings in Turkey and neighboring Syria. It was centered in Turkey’s southeastern province of Kahanmaras and was felt as far as Cairo.
The country’s disaster management agency said Turkey’s death toll had risen to 6,957, bringing the total to 9,487. In addition, the death toll in neighboring Syria has exceeded 2,000 since Monday’s earthquake and several aftershocks, according to international media reports. Countries around the world are pouring in humanitarian aid and manpower to provide aid to the people of Turkey and Syria.
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake and subsequent powerful aftershocks ravaged the region, the deadliest seismic event in more than a decade, leaving a trail of death and destruction. Emotionally moving media footage of rescue workers pulling survivors, including babies and children, from mountains of rubble has given a ray of hope as both countries struggle to navigate their way out of a massive crisis .
“I am safe but I do not feel well. With deaths, sick and injured people in affected areas, and worried fellow citizens elsewhere in Turkey, it is a living nightmare for us. Many people we know have lost their families. Can’t reach.” The powerful 7.8 earthquake and the subsequent 7.5 magnitude earthquake devastated our country.
India on Tuesday sent Turkey relief materials, a mobile hospital and specialized search and rescue teams in four C-17 Globemaster military transport planes to support the country’s rescue efforts. India on Wednesday handed over six tonnes of relief material, including essential medicines and medical equipment, to earthquake-hit Syria.
Halisi shared posts and stories on rescue and relief operations on her social media handles and how others can provide financial and other support to the earthquake-ravaged country.
He said, “Ten provinces of Turkey have been affected by this disaster, especially in the eastern and southeastern regions, and it will be an extremely difficult task to rebuild our country. I have never seen such a disaster in my life.” Saw.” Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has decided to declare a state of emergency for three months in the affected provinces.
“We have decided to declare a state of emergency for rapid search and rescue operations,” the official Twitter handle of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey tweeted on Tuesday. Bad weather hampered their efforts.
(With inputs from PTI)