In addition to Turkey and Syria, earthquake tremors were also felt in Jordan and Cyprus: Photo: Twitter
Turkey: More than 7,200 people have died in Syria and Turkey due to the devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake, while thousands of people are injured whose condition is critical. A further increase is expected.
According to foreign media, after the earthquake in the affected areas. The aftershocks continue. According to the reports so far, more than 1444 people have died in Syria and 5 thousand 434 people in Turkey. The number of injured people who were transferred to the hospital and more people who came out of the wreckage is also being told in thousands.
The Turkish Minister of Health said that 8,000 people buried under the debris have been rescued, while the search for more is ongoing and there is a fear of an increase in deaths. He said that accommodation has also been provided to 380,000 displaced citizens.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a week of mourning across the country, during which the national flag will fly at half-mast and educational institutions will remain closed.
The US Geological Survey says that the magnitude of the earthquake between Sunday and Monday was 7.9 on the record scale and 17.9 in depth. The epicenter of the earthquake was near Nardavi in the southeastern province of Gaziantep, Turkey.
Strong tremors were also felt in Jordan, Syria, Cyprus and Greece. Many buildings in other countries including Turkey and Syria became piles of rubble due to the earthquake. On the second day of the devastating earthquake, hundreds of people are still reported to be buried under the debris, due to which the authorities are fearing a further increase in the death toll.
In the earthquake-affected areas, rescue operations and evacuation of people buried under the debris are going on. Due to the destruction of the roads due to the earthquake and the rain, the relief operations are facing difficulties.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has expressed his condolences to the government and people of Turkey for the loss of lives caused by the earthquake in Turkey and said that the brotherly country Turkey and the Turkish people are standing with the people in this difficult time. Pakistan will help Turkey in every possible way.
Besides, a special PIA plane carrying rescue team and relief supplies from Pakistan reached Turkey today.
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