The devastation of last week’s catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria continues and the death toll continues to rise. The number has exceeded 29,000.
According to ARY News, the devastation of last week’s 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria continues even after a week has passed and the death toll continues to rise. The number of deaths in both countries has exceeded 29 thousand.
Relief operations are ongoing in both countries and the death toll is expected to rise further. Aid activities have been accelerated by other organizations including Pakistan.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that the country is currently facing the worst disaster in history. The victims will be fully supported. Victims who do not want to live in tents should rent houses. Government will pay rent for one year.
Also Read: Turkish President Announces One Year’s Rent Payment For Earthquake Victims
On the other hand, the financial rating agency Fitch has expressed fear that the damage from the earthquake in Turkey and Syria may be estimated at four billion dollars.
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