3 minutes agoO B S.: Number of earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria could reach 20,000
Periskopi(3 years ago)
(3 years ago)Research is under way to survive in southern Turkey and northern Syria following the devastating earthquakes Monday. The victims' balance thus far speaks of over 6 thousand and 300 people dead, but the World Health Organization has warned that the fatality figure could reach 20,000. Teams [...]
Rescue teams are rushing to remove people from the ruins after several thousand buildings collapsed in both countries.
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake had its own stadium in Gaziantep and registered at 4am Monday morning, while people were asleep. - Adversification
According to local officials, more than 4 thousand and 544 people have died in Turkey alone. And in Syria, the balance of victims speaks of a thousand and 782 dead. Meanwhile, 30,000 and 474 others in both countries have been injured.
Meanwhile, the number of people affected by the effects and damage of earthquakes amounts to over 1 million, given the fact that the destroyed buildings are about 60,000.
Turkish authorities have already stated that more than 24 thousand members of emergency teams are assisting in search-of-saving operations, which have released about 8 thousand people alive.
International aid is being sent to regions affected by the UN, the EU, NATO and governments from around the world.
