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Death Toll Reaches 2200 in Turkey-Centered Earthquake; Bad Weather Conditions Worsens The Situation

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Turkey and northwest Syria on early February 6, causing widespread damage and fatalities.

Photograph of a mosque damaged by the earthquake
Photograph of a mosque damaged by the earthquake

Devastating Impact in Turkey and Syria

The earthquake has left over 2,200 people dead, with the majority of casualties in Turkey, where 1,498 people lost their lives. In Syria, at least 716 people were killed, and the United Nations warned that the death toll was expected to rise.

Emergency Services Work to Save Lives

Emergency services in both countries are working tirelessly to search for survivors trapped in the rubble. The winter weather conditions, including heavy rain and near-freezing temperatures, have made the rescue efforts more challenging.

Photograph of a building damaged by the earthquake
Photograph of a building damaged by the earthquake

The Earthquake Adds to the Humanitarian Crisis in Syria

The earthquake comes at a time when millions of Syrians are already facing a humanitarian crisis due to the civil war in the country. The Norwegian Refugee Council warned that the earthquake would only add to the suffering of people in Syria.

International Response

Leaders in both countries expressed their condolences for the victims and promised to support the rescue and relief efforts. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the earthquake a "historical disaster" and promised to do everything possible to help those affected.

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