Land in Turkey, Syria: Extensive infrastructure damage hinders relief | Life

Rescuers carry the body of a victim who died after an earthquake in Adana, Turkey, on February 6, 2023. (Photo: AFP/VNA) On February 7, UN officials said widespread infrastructure damage caused by major earthquakes in Turkey and Syria was hindering aid efforts by UN agencies. Speaking at a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, UN officials … Read more

Death passed 7200; Search for thousands under buildings

ISTANBUL – The death toll in southern Turkey and northern Syria, which has been devastated by a massive earthquake, has exceeded 7,200. Tens of thousands were injured. Thousands are trapped under more than 6,000 collapsed buildings. The search continues to find them even in extreme cold. Aid from countries including India started reaching both countries. … Read more

“Take me out and be your servant.” A Syrian girl watched as she protected her sister under the rubble and asked for their rescue

Video shows a little girl protecting her younger sister as rescuers try to pull them out from the rubble in a small village in the Harem district of Syria, which was affected by the earthquake. The child that the rescuers are talking to is called Maryam, while her younger sister, Alaa, according to the rescuers, … Read more

at least 7,100 dead and the 17 most catastrophic images of the devastation

Japan not only joined the condolences for the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, but also contributed its own rescue team to help the victims of the natural disaster. “Last night a first group of lifeguards left,” the Japanese government spokesman, Hirokazu Matsuno, reported on Tuesday at a press conference, assuring that Japan “will continue to … Read more

Global Health fears that the death toll may be “eight times higher than the first numbers”.

The World Health Organization said Tuesday it expects and fears the worst The death toll from the devastating earthquake in central Turkey and northern Syria “eight times higher than the first numbers” published. The latest official outcome showed about 24 hours after the first tremors, measuring 7.8 degrees. more than 5,000 people killed, The death … Read more

Death toll rises to 4,300 after devastating earthquakes in Syria and Turkey | International

The search for survivors continues, so the president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, says he does not know how much the real number of deaths would be from the series of earthquakes. More of 4,300 people dead and at least 19,000 injured are reported so far after the series of devastating earthquakes that shook southeastern … Read more

Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria: dead and injured

UK sends aid to Turkey via rescuers United Kingdom has sent 76 search and rescue specialists with equipment and dogs to Turkeyas well as an emergency medical team. The government said the teams, due to arrive no later than Monday, will carry equipment including seismic listening devices, concrete cutting and breaking equipment and shoring tools. … Read more