More than 20,000 people are now known to have died as a result of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Sunday, according to the latest figures released by the Turkish government.
The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue. The Turkish Red Crescent is leading the relief effort, with support from the Turkish military and a number of international organizations.
The United Nations has released an emergency appeal for $57 million to help those affected by the disaster. You can help by donating to the appeal or supporting the relief effort in other ways.
The tragic situation in both Turkey and Syria: The earthquake struck the eastern part of Turkey, which is home to millions of people. In the immediate hours after the earthquake, many of the survivors were left without shelter as their homes, businesses and other structures were either severely damaged or destroyed by the force of the quake. In addition, there are reports that many of the victims were buried under rubble and entire villages in the area were wiped out. In Syria, the situation was particularly difficult as a result of the ongoing civil war in the country. According to reports, the earthquake affected more than 150 towns and villages in Turkey and 40 towns and villages in Syria. This has created an already desperate situation in the two countries and has added to the immense suffering already being endured by the people of Syria. The death toll from the earthquake: As mentioned previously, the death toll from the earthquake is now estimated to be more than 20,000. In Turkey, the provinces worst affected by the disaster are Elazığ and Malatya, where 6,489 people have died, according to the Turkish government. In Syria, the death toll is estimated to be more than 3,500, with many more still missing, according to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The majority of the deaths have been concentrated in the border town of Aleppo, where hundreds of buildings have been destroyed.
The search and rescue operations: The Turkish government and the Turkish Red Crescent have been leading the search and rescue operations in both Turkey and Syria. They have been supported by the Turkish Military and a number of international organizations including the Red Cross, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Unicef. More than 5,000 members of the Turkish Armed Forces are helping with the rescue and relief operations as well as providing medical attention and emergency supplies to survivors. As of Tuesday, more than 1,000 people have been rescued from the rubble in Turkey and several hundred in Syria. The international community's response: The United Nations has released an emergency appeal for $57 million to help those affected by the disaster. This money will go towards providing medical assistance, food, water, shelter and reconstruction of damaged buildings. The European Union has also promised to provide $17 million in humanitarian aid and is sending a team of experts to Turkey to assess the damage caused by the earthquake. Turkey's neighbours, including Syria and Iraq, have expressed their solidarity and are doing what they can to help. What you can do to help: In the wake of the disaster, there is an urgent need for international assistance to support the relief and rescue operations in the two countries. You can help by donating to a number of international and national organizations providing aid and assistance to the affected areas. You can also support the relief effort by raising awareness about the disaster and encouraging others to donate. There are also a number of social media campaigns that you can participate in to help educate people about the situation in Turkey and Syria and to encourage them to donate.
On October 30, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 hit Turkey's eastern province of Elazığ. The earthquake was also felt in the neighboring country of Syria. The death toll from the earthquake has now surpassed 20,000, with many more people feared dead. Search and rescue operations are still ongoing, but the chances of finding any more survivors are slim. The international community has responded with aid and supplies, but the situation is still desperate. If you would like to help, there are a number of ways you can do so. You can donate to the Turkish Red Crescent or other relief organizations, or you can volunteer your time and skills. More than 20,000 people are now known to have died as a result of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Sunday, according to the latest figures released by the Turkish government. The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue. The Turkish Red Crescent is leading the relief effort, with support from the Turkish military and a number of international organizations. The United Nations has released an emergency appeal for $57 million to help those affected by the disaster. You can help by donating to the appeal or supporting the relief effort in other ways.
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