Turkey, Syria earthquake highlights: Over 3,800 killed; world leaders mourn loss

Turkey Earthquake highlights: Turkey has declared national mourning for seven days after deadly earthquakes in southeastern provinces; flags will fly at half mast during the time, according to local media.

Syrian rescue teams search for victims and survivors in the city of Aleppo following a deadly earthquake. (AFP)

Turkey Earthquake highlights: A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Turkey followed by another strong quake which was felt in several provinces in the region, knocking down a number of buildings, reports said....Read More

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• 7 Feb 2023, 04:36:48 AM IST

  Biden promises to 'provide any and all' aid to Turkey quake victims

  President Joe Biden promised his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday that the United States will send "any and all" aid needed to help recover from a devastating earthquake. "He reaffirmed the readiness of the United States to provide any and all needed assistance to our NATO ally Turkey in response to this tragedy," the White House said in a statement. "He noted that US teams are deploying quickly to support Turkish search and rescue efforts and coordinate other assistance."

• 7 Feb 2023, 04:13:32 AM IST

  UN chief ‘deeply saddened’ over loss of lives in Turkey, Syria quake

  United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said that he was "deeply saddened" to hear about the extensive loss of life caused by the earthquake which impacted southern Turkey and northern Syria. "I was deeply saddened to hear of the extensive loss of life caused by the earthquake which affected southern Turkiye and northern Syria earlier today," Antonio Guterres said in a statement.

• 7 Feb 2023, 04:11:41 AM IST

  Over 3,800 killed in Turkey, Syria earthquake

  The combined death toll stands at more than 3,800, reports news agency AFP.

• 7 Feb 2023, 03:30:28 AM IST

  US President Biden 'deeply saddened' by Turkey, Syria quake

  President Joe Biden said he was "deeply saddened" and promised US assistance Monday after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, killing thousands of people.

  "I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the earthquake in Turkiye and Syria. I have directed my team to continue to closely monitor the situation in coordination with Turkiye and provide any and all needed assistance," the president tweeted from his official account.

  "Our teams are deploying quickly to begin to support Turkish search and rescue efforts and address the needs of those injured and displaced by the earthquake," he added in a statement later released by the White House.

• 7 Feb 2023, 03:08:56 AM IST

  'We express our deepest condolences': US mourns loss, promises aid

  We express our deepest condolences to the people of Turkey & Syria following the devastating earthquakes. Department of State is in close contact with our Turkish allies & our humanitarian partners. Our initial assistance response is already underway: US State Dept Spokesperson Ned Price

  Two rescue & recovery teams constituting 78 individuals will be travelling to Turkey. We are looking at additional funding resources that we have available for both sides. We are going to remain committed to doing what we can do for our Turkish allies & people of Syria: Ned Price

• 7 Feb 2023, 03:06:06 AM IST

  Earthquake kills more than 3,600 in Turkey, Syria

  The death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake rises to over 3,600, reports news agency AFP.

• 7 Feb 2023, 12:58:05 AM IST

  Death toll rises to over 2,700 in quake-hit Turkey, Syria

  Turkey's emergencies service said at least 1,762 people had died in the 7.8-magnitude quake, with another 1,000 confirmed fatalities in neighbouring Syria, putting the total at 2,762, reported news agency AFP.

• 7 Feb 2023, 12:52:57 AM IST

  Turkey quake death toll rises to 1,762, reports AFP 

  Earthquake death toll in Turkey rises to 1,762, reports AFP citing emergencies service.

• 7 Feb 2023, 12:47:13 AM IST

  ‘We were shaken like a cradle…’: Survivor recounts horror

  In Diyarbakir in southeast Turkey, a woman – next to the wreckage of the seven-storey block where she lived – told Reuters: "We were shaken like a cradle. There were nine of us at home. Two sons of mine are still in the rubble, I'm waiting for them." She was nursing a broken arm and had injuries to her face.

• 7 Feb 2023, 12:24:22 AM IST

  ‘Will do our best to heal the wounds’: Turkish Defence Minister on 'biggest earthquake in last century'

  Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar was quoted by local media as saying, “This earthquake was biggest in last century, we will do our best to heal the wounds."

• 6 Feb 2023, 11:37:15 PM IST

  Turkey declares national mourning for seven days: Local media

  Turkey has declared national mourning for seven days after deadly earthquakes in southeastern provinces; flags will fly at half mast during the time, turkish public broadcaster TRT World Now reported.

• 6 Feb 2023, 11:33:33 PM IST

  Turkish Syria quake kills over 2,600; trapped citizens battle freezing weather | Top 5 points

  More than 2,600 people have lost their lives and thousands injured after a deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake ravaged central Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday. Read more

• 6 Feb 2023, 10:52:28 PM IST

  Turkey earthquake updates: French prez Macron calls prez Erdogan

  French president Macron conveys condolences to Turkish president Erdogan after deadly earthquakes hit southern provinces, reports Anadolu Agency.

• 6 Feb 2023, 10:31:52 PM IST

  Israeli prez Herzog conveys condolences to Turkish prez

  Israeli President Isaac Herzog offers condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, reports TRT World Now.

• 6 Feb 2023, 10:13:27 PM IST

  Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman calls President Erdogan

   Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman conveys condolences to Turkish President Erdogan after deadly earthquakes hit southeastern provinces, reports TRT World Now.

• 6 Feb 2023, 10:00:45 PM IST

  UN General Assembly holds minute of silence for victims of the earthquake

• 6 Feb 2023, 09:49:09 PM IST

  All institutions are working at full capacity: Turkey vice president

  All institutions are working at full capacity, Turkey vice president Fuat Oktay said while addressing media.

• 6 Feb 2023, 09:47:14 PM IST

  Why was this earthquake in Turkey and Syria so devastating?

  Researchers said the earthquake was a strike-slip quake, where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, instead of moving up and down. Read more

• 6 Feb 2023, 09:36:21 PM IST

  Turkey earthquake updates: Death toll mounts to 1,541

  Death toll from earthquake mounts to 1,541, confirmed Turkey vice president Fuat Oktay. He added, at least 9,733 people injured as four of the aftershocks measured more than magnitude 6.

• 6 Feb 2023, 09:29:45 PM IST

  Russian prez Putin calls Turkish prez to wish speedy recovery from earthquake

  “President Vladimir Putin of Russia called President Erdogan on the phone, and conveyed his get well soon wishes to him over the earthquake. President Putin extended his condolences to President Erdoğan for those who lost their lives, and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. Also, President Putin informed President Erdoğan on the supports Russia would provide to Türkiye in search and rescue works as well as in dealing with the disaster (sic),” Turkish prez tweeted.

• 6 Feb 2023, 09:20:52 PM IST

  We should be ready to see rise in death toll: Turkey vice president

  Addressing the reporters, Turkey vice president Fuat Oktay said that unfortunately the death toll may rise as three big quakes jolt the country, already claiming over 1,500 lives.

• 6 Feb 2023, 09:17:06 PM IST

  Rescue operation hit in Turkey by poor internet connections, damaged roads and worsening weather condition

  Poor internet connections and damaged roads between some of Turkey's worst-affected cities hampered efforts to assess and address the impact. After snowstorms swept the country over the weekend, rain began to fall on Monday.

• 6 Feb 2023, 09:12:38 PM IST

   Anguished… global community must come together to ensure swift relief: Rahul Gandhi

  Congress MP Rahul Gandhi tweeted, “Anguished by the news of lives lost in the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The global community must come together to ensure swift relief to the affected region. My thoughts are with families of those who have lost their loved ones.”

• 6 Feb 2023, 08:55:37 PM IST

  Pakistani doctors, paramedics and rescue personnel to fly Turkey for earthquake relief work

  Pakistani doctors, paramedics and rescue personnel are being sent to Turkey to help in ongoing rescue and relief operations, Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said. “Very soon an airplane will also be flown to Turkey with essential items and medicines,” the tweet read.

• 6 Feb 2023, 08:40:37 PM IST

  Syrian government did not request Israeli assistance with earthquake relief: Local media

  Syrian government did not request Israeli assistance with earthquake relief, reports Al Watan. 

• 6 Feb 2023, 08:29:49 PM IST

  Watch| Horrifying footage showing the extent of disaster

• 6 Feb 2023, 08:22:00 PM IST

  Watch| Shocking scenes coming from Turkey

• 6 Feb 2023, 08:18:39 PM IST

  Turkey earthquake updates: Death toll around 1,500, 8,533 people injured

  Death toll from the 3 big earthquakes in Turkey rises to 1,498, says disaster agency, 8,533 people got injured.

• 6 Feb 2023, 08:06:29 PM IST

  Pakistan stands side by side with Turkish brothers and sisters: PM Shehbaz Sharif  to Prez Erdogan

  Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif tweeted, "I just had a telephone conversation with His Excellency President Tayyip Erdogan, I expressed my condolences and regret for the loss of life and property as a result of the earthquake in Turkey. I have told them that Pakistan stands side by side for all kinds of help to its Turkish brothers and sisters in this hour of difficulty." (approximate translation)

• 6 Feb 2023, 08:00:40 PM IST

  Syria earthquake updates: Eight-storey building housing around 125 people collapses, rescue operation underway

  In the city of Hama, an eight-storey building where around 125 people lived collapsed after the quake at dawn, with rescuers and civil defence forces still searching for survivors under the rubble, reports AFP.

• 6 Feb 2023, 07:56:44 PM IST

  Syria earthquake updates: Death toll rises over 800

  At least 810 people were killed in Syria as multiple earthquakes struck its border with Turkey, state media and rescuers said, reports AFP.

• 6 Feb 2023, 07:49:28 PM IST

  MoS MEA V Muraleedharan visits Embassy of Turkey to express condolences, assures relief assistance

• 6 Feb 2023, 07:34:56 PM IST

  Turkey earthquake updates: Death toll rises to 1,121, 7,634 injured, 2,834 buildings have collapsed

  Death toll from the 3 big earthquakes in southern Turkey rises to at least 1,121, informed Turkish disaster management agency's Director Orhan Tatar. As rescue operation is underway, he said, so far, 7,634 have got injured and 2,834 buildings have collapsed.

• 6 Feb 2023, 07:16:39 PM IST

  Biden asks US agencies to provide 'any and all needed assistance' to quake-hit Turkey  

  US President Joe Biden orders agencies to provide Turkey with 'any and all needed assistance' and to closely monitor situation in coordination with Ankara, reports Anadolu Agency.

• 6 Feb 2023, 06:58:24 PM IST

  Turkey, Syria quake death toll set to jump: WHO

  World Health Organization (WHO) expects a significant jump in the death toll following a major earthquake and aftershocks in southern Turkey and northwestern Syria. "I think we can expect the death toll to increase significantly," Rick Brennan, the WHO's regional emergency director for the Eastern Mediterranean, told Reuters. "There's been a lot of building collapses and it will increase more significantly around the epicentre of the earthquake."

• 6 Feb 2023, 06:56:01 PM IST

  Pope Francis ‘deeply saddened’ as earthquake hits part of Turkey and Syria killing around 1,800

  "His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the huge loss of life caused by the earthquake... he sends the assurance of his spiritual closeness to all those affected," wrote the Vatican's secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin in a statement. Read more

• 6 Feb 2023, 06:52:07 PM IST

  Israeli PM Netanyahu approves 'diplomatic' request to aid quake-hit Syria

  Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has approved 'diplomatic' request to aid quake-hit Syria, reports AFP.

• 6 Feb 2023, 06:49:20 PM IST

  Former Chelsea and Newcastle footballer Christian Atsu feared trapped under rubble in Turkey

  Former Chelsea and Newcastle star Christian Atsu feared trapped under rubble as Turkey hit by multiple earthquake.

• 6 Feb 2023, 06:15:45 PM IST

  Turkey hit by another earthquake of magnitude 6

  Another earthquake of magnitude 6 hits central Turkey, says United States Geological Survey. The agency also raised concern of ‘significant and widespread damage’ fearing more aftershocks.

• 6 Feb 2023, 06:00:23 PM IST

  Turkey earthquake: At least 1,014 dead so far as rescue operation continues

  Death toll from back to back earthquakes which rocked southeastern Turkey rises to at least 1,014, says Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority.

• 6 Feb 2023, 05:54:42 PM IST

  Russia’s Rosatom company nuclear power plant in the southern Turkish province not affected

  Russia’s Rosatom company, which is building a nuclear power plant in the southern Turkish province of Mersin, some 270 kilometers from the epicenter, said the site was not affected by the quake.

• 6 Feb 2023, 05:51:11 PM IST

  No tsunami threat in Eastern Mediterranean: Turkish disaster agency

  Turkish disaster agency says there is currently no tsunami threat to Eastern Mediterranean after multiple earthquakes jolt country. 

• 6 Feb 2023, 05:46:02 PM IST

  Turkey's Adana airport open for flights

  Southern Turkey Adana airport is open for flights, Transport ministry informed, reports Reuters.

• 6 Feb 2023, 05:41:24 PM IST

  Turkey earthquake tremors also felt in Greenland

  Earthquake was so strong that tremors were felt as far away as Greenland, the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland said, reports AFP.

• 6 Feb 2023, 05:35:27 PM IST

  Iraqi Kurdish region halts oil flow through Turkish Ceyhan port

  Iraqi Kurdish region has decided to temporarily stop oil flow through Turkish Ceyhan port as country suffers multiple earthquake.

• 6 Feb 2023, 05:31:48 PM IST

  Israel says request for earthquake aid assistance came from Syrian side

  Israeli official said, Syria requested to assist earthquake victims adding that they 'won't elaborate' on the matter, reports Reuters.

• 6 Feb 2023, 05:14:27 PM IST

  Syria Earthquake Updates: Atleast 560 killed as back to back quake jolts country

  New official figure say, at least 560 people were killed across both government-controlled and rebel-held areas in Syria, reports AFP news. 

• 6 Feb 2023, 05:11:01 PM IST

  Back to back earthquake hits Turkey; Aftershocks captured in camera| Watch

• 6 Feb 2023, 04:49:50 PM IST

  Syria's Baniyas oil refinery operations to be suspended for 48 hours

  Syria's Baniyas oil refinery has decided to suspend operations for 48 hours following multiple earthquakes hitting Turkey-Syria border region, reports Reuters.

• 6 Feb 2023, 04:42:37 PM IST

  Our state has taken action… : Turkey President Erdoğan as death toll mounts over 900

  

  Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addresses country. (Twitter/ Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye)

  Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "Our state has taken action with all its institutions starting from the moment of the earthquake, and the governorates have immediately mobilized all their means in their own provinces."