earthquake today

ISTANBUL – After three weeks of recovery from a massive earthquake, southern Turkey has been hit by another tremor. One person died and more than 100 were injured in the 5.6-magnitude earthquake. The epicenter is Yesilurt in Malatya province. This is one of the provinces that suffered massive casualties and damage in the earthquake that occurred on the 6th of this month. 29 buildings that were in a dilapidated condition have completely collapsed. Rescue operation is going on.

It is estimated that more than 50,000 people died in Turkey and Syria in the previous earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8. Ten thousand aftershocks were experienced after this. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry visited Turkey and Syria to show support for the relief efforts. This is the first diplomatic visit since Syria was suspended from the Arab League in 2011 following a civil war.

Earthquake in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD – An earthquake measuring 3.8 and 3.3 magnitude was felt in Gujarat’s Kutch and Amreli respectively. No damage or casualties were reported. This is the fifth earthquake in Amreli in a week.

English Summary: Earthquake again in Turkey

ISLAMABAD – A large group of women and children arrived at Kabul airport in Afghanistan after hearing that a special plane was taking them for volunteer work in earthquake-ravaged Turkey.

A video of people scrambling to get on a plane in the bitter cold without even wearing shoes is a direct testimony to the current life in Afghanistan. Even when the Taliban took power in August 2021, the airport was crowded with people trying to leave the country anyway.

The Taliban government has announced relief plans for Afghan citizens in Turkey and Syria.

English Summary: Afghan men, women, children chase rumor to Kabul airport

ISTANBUL – The death toll in Turkey and Syria, which has been hit by an earthquake, has passed 11,000. Even after 3 days, the search for those trapped in the rubble is still going on. The hope that there would be any survivors among them began to fade.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, 10 Indians are stranded in the interior of Turkey and one is missing. After the earthquake, 75 Indians contacted the Ministry for help. It is estimated that there are around 3,000 Indians in Turkey.

Disaster management teams from 25 countries, including India, have joined the rescue operation in Turkey and Syria. India’s assistance mission to Turkey and Syria was named ‘Operation Dost’ (Friend). India has opened control rooms in Istanbul and Adana in Turkey. A special flight of the Air Force brought 6 tons of goods including medicines to Syria yesterday. Damaged roads and extreme cold at night are hampering rescue operations.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan visited the rehabilitation center in Kahramanmaras, southern Turkey. There is public anger against Erdogan as relief efforts stall.

English Summary: Turkey, Syria earthquake