According to Sky News, on February 6, the total number of people killed by Earthquake in Turkey and Syria rose to more than 2,300, after the earthquake caused widespread damage in the region with a series of aftershocks.
Turkey’s emergency and disaster management agency (AFAD) said 2,834 buildings were destroyed in the quake. Statistics show that there were 120 aftershocks after the earthquake and the aftershocks were concentrated in Kahramanmaras province.
On the morning of February 6 local time, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook Turkey and Syria.
According to the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, the quake’s tremors could be felt as far as Greenland.
Rescue teams are grappling with rain and snow to find survivors in the rubble.
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In Israel, after many residents felt buildings and objects shake due to the earthquake, the Ministry of Energy and the Israel Geological Survey asked residents to answer a related online survey question. to earthquakes.
Authorities also published guidance on how to respond in the event of an earthquake. The government believes that Israel has not yet recorded it earthquake for a long time increases the risk of an earthquake that will soon occur in this country.
In addition, the Israeli Ministry of Health has instructed hospitals across the country to prepare to send medical aid and equipment to Turkey.
Also in support of Turkey, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the country is ready to send more equipment, medical supplies, blankets and tents at Ankara’s request.
In Sweden, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson offered his condolences to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying the country was ready to support Ankara.
In a similar statement, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Iran was ready to provide immediate aid to Turkey and Syria.
(VNA/Vietnam+)