Turkiye-Syria Earthquake Update: The earthquake that occurred on February 6 in the Western Asian countries of Turkey and Syria caused massive devastation. So far more than 19 thousand people have died in these two countries. At the same time, the number of injured has reached close to 40 thousand. The operation to rescue the people buried under the debris continued for the fourth day amid snowfall and rain. The Turkish government has admitted that the death toll may increase further.
Number of affected people increased amid relief work
News agency AP reported that on Thursday evening, the number of people who lost their lives due to the earthquake increased to more than 19,300. This figure is more than the number of people who died during the tragedy in Fukushima, Japan in March 2011. At the same time, after the disaster of Turkey and Syria, there is a crisis of food and drink in front of the survivors. It is getting very cold in Turkey at this time.
Temperature below zero, food and drink crisis
In Turkey, the temperature is below zero in many cities, apart from this it is raining again and again. Those who survive and do not have their homes, they need immediate shelter with food and drink.
Outrage among people waiting for help
BBC News found local people expressing anger in an area of Turkey. He said that the emergency service gave a very slow response to the incident, it took several days to reach him. Some people have been waiting for help since the earthquake.
‘We faced some problems’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan admitted that the government had to face some problems. He said that he is trying his best, and will help as many victims as possible.
many dead bodies being buried together
It was told in a report that mass graves are being made for the people who lost their lives in the earthquake in Syria. While sharing a video, the team of White Helmets helping here told that the dead are being buried together.
