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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.
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. In Photos: At least 360 killed after 7.9 magnitude powerful quake hits Turkey, Syria The US Geological Survey said quake was centred about 33 kilometres (20 miles) from Gaziantep about 26 kilometres (16 miles) from the town of Nurdagi. It was centred 18 kilometres (11 miles) deep, according to the US Geological Survey. ...Read More
Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management agency was centered in the town of Pazarcik, in Kahramanmaras province. The European Union is sending rescue teams and preparing further help for Turkey, the bloc's crisis management commissioner said. "Teams from the Netherlands and Romania are already on their way," with the EU's Emergency Response Coordination Centre overseeing their deployment, commissioner Janez Lenarcic tweeted.
2nd big quake in as many days
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck southeast Turkey Monday afternoon, the US Geological Survey said, hours after an earlier quake killed more than 1,200 people in the region. The shallow quake hit at 1.24 pm (3.54 pm IST) four kilometres south-southeast of the town of Ekinozu.
Second quake of 7.5 magnitude hits Turkey
Another powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.5 hits 4 km south-southeast of Ekinözü, Turkey, confirms United States Geological Survey.
2,470 people rescued from rubbles till now, confirms Turkish prez
“The number of people rescued from the rubbles has reached 2,470. The number of buildings that collapsed is 2,818,” said Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Turkey president says countries have started reaching for aid
"We have started to be contacted for international aid. Besides offers of assistance by NATO and the EU, 45 countries have reached out to us," said Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Turkish prez Erdogan raises death toll to 912
Turkish president raises quake death toll to 912, bringing overall death toll in Turkey, Syria to more than 1,300, reports AP.
Turkish currency takes deep dive to new record low
Turkey's lira hit a fresh record low and its stock markets tumbled on Monday as a major earthquake hits country. Read more
Putin extends helping hand to quake-hit Turkey and Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent message to Turkish counterpart “Please accept my deep condolences on the numerous human casualties and large-scale destruction caused by a powerful earthquake in your country.”
In a similar message to Syria's Assad, Putin said Russia shared "the sadness and pain of those who lost their loved ones." Read more
India to send search & rescue teams, medical teams to Turkey
Two teams of NDRF comprising 100 personnel with specially trained dog squads, medical teams and necessary equipments will be dispatched in coordination with the Government of Republic of Türkiye and Indian Embassy in Ankara and Consulate General office in Istanbul, Prime minister's office said. Read more
Turkey earthquake LIVE: Over 600 dead, thousands injured; India to send aid
Over 600 dead, thousands injured; PM Modi's office holds emergency aid meet
Toll mounts to 230 in Syria, over 600 injured
Syria earthquake toll mounts to over 230 dead, 600 wounded, said senior health official, Reuters reported.
Turkey President Erdoğan monitors the situation from Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency
Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is at the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) to coordinate the works for the earthquake.
Turkish armed forces set up special air corridor for search and rescue teams
Turkish defence ministry informed that armed forces have set up an air corridor for search and rescue teams to quickly reach the earthquake affected zone in southern Turkey. Read more
Shocking visuals coming from Turkey
Turkey earthquake was strongest since 1939, when 33,000 people died
It was the strongest earthquake in Turkey since 1939, when a powerful temblor struck eastern city of Erzincan and killed about 33,000 people, according to Okan Tuysuz, a professor of geology at Istanbul Technical University. Read more
Turkey's oil pipelines undamaged despite strong quake, flows continue: Report
There is no damage to the Kerkuk-Ceyhan pipeline carrying oil from Iraq to Turkey, or to the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, and oil flows are continuing on both after a major earthquake struck Turkey, an energy official told Reuters on Monday. Read more
European Union sends rescue teams to Turkey after deadly quake
The European Union is sending rescue teams and preparing further help for Turkey after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake killed hundreds of people, the bloc's crisis management commissioner said Monday. Read here
Ukraine close to 'friendly' Turkish people, ready to provide help: Zelensky
"Shocked by the news about the death and injury of hundreds of people as a result of the earthquake in Turkey," Zelensky said on Twitter. Read here
What is going on in Turkey following the earthquake
Authorities urged residents not to take to the roads. Mosques around the region were being opened up as a shelter for people unable to return to damaged homes amid temperatures that hovered around freezing.
Turkey's neighbours offer help after deadly quake
Turkey's neighbor Greece and other countries in the region have offered to send immediate assistance to help with the rescue effort after Monday's devastating earthquake that struck southeast Turkey and northern Syria.
Operations at Turkey's Ceyhan port suspended following earthquake
Operations at Turkey's Ceyhan port suspended following earthquake, Reuters reported.
Syrian president in action following devastating earthquake
Syria President Bashar al-Assad was holding an emergency cabinet meeting to review the damage and discuss the next steps, his office said.
At least 2300 people injured in Turkey
Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay says at least 2,300 people were injured across 10 provinces affected by the quake and 1,700 buildings collapsed.
What US said on Turkey earthquake
The US was assessing options to help the most affected, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement, citing orders by President Joe Biden.
“We have activated a fourth level alert, this entails international help,” Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu told a televised news conference in Ankara.
Impact of earthquake in Aleppo, Hama
Buildings were reported collapsed in a cross-border swath extending from Syria’s cities of Aleppo and Hama to Turkey’s Diyarbakir, more than 330 kilometers (200 miles) to the northeast.
PM Modi 'anguished' over Turkey earthquake, condoles loss of life
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of life in the massive earthquake that rattled Turkey and nearby areas and claimed more than 100 lives.
Deeply anguished over the loss of lives and property in Turkey, the Prime Minister said that India stands in solidarity with Turkey in this tough time.
"Anguished by the loss of lives and damage of property due to the Earthquake in Turkey. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. India stands in solidarity with the people of Turkey and is ready to offer all possible assistance to cope with this tragedy," PM Modi tweeted.
