Earthquake which is 7.8 Magnitude hit the Turkey, kills over 1700 peoples and trapped people.
On February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southeastern region of Turkey near the city of Gaziantep, killing over 1,700 people and injuring thousands more. The earthquake was one of the largest ever recorded in Turkey and caused widespread destruction and chaos. Many buildings in the region collapsed, including Gaziantep Castle, a historical landmark that had stood for over 2,000 years. A shopping mall in the city of Diyarbakir also collapsed, and a second quake, with a magnitude of 7.5, hit the Elbistan district hours later.
In war-torn northern Syria, where millions of refugees live in camps, many fatalities were reported in rebel-held areas. Following the earthquake, Turkish Red Crescent called for blood donations, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that 45 countries had offered to help. The European Union, UK, France, Germany, Israel, United States, and Russia have all pledged their support, along with Iran. School has been suspended in the affected cities for at least a week.
In Turkey, President Erdogan stated that the death toll was 912, but it was expected to rise further. In Syria, the health ministry reported 371 deaths in the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama, and Tartus. A volunteer with the White Helmets rescue group in north-western Syria described the devastation and said, "North-western Syria is now a disaster area. We need help from everyone to save our people."
The earthquake was felt as far away as Cyprus, Lebanon, and Israel, causing panic and fear among residents. The Turkish and Syrian governments are working with international organizations to provide aid and search for survivors in the rubble. The earthquake serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of natural disasters and the importance of being prepared for emergencies.
I wish Turkey people would be safe.
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