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.
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.
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Feb 07, 2023 04:36 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."
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Feb 07, 2023 04:13 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.
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Feb 07, 2023 04:11 AM IST
Over 3,800 killed in Turkey, Syria earthquake
The combined death toll stands at more than 3,800, reports news agency AFP.
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Feb 07, 2023 03:30 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.
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Feb 07, 2023 03:08 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
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Feb 07, 2023 03:06 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.
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Feb 07, 2023 12:58 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.
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Feb 07, 2023 12:52 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.
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Feb 07, 2023 12:47 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.
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Feb 07, 2023 12:24 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."
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Feb 06, 2023 11:37 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 11:33 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
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Feb 06, 2023 10:52 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 10:31 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 10:13 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 10:00 PM IST
UN General Assembly holds minute of silence for victims of the earthquake
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Feb 06, 2023 09:49 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 09:47 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
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Feb 06, 2023 09:36 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 09:29 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 09:20 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 09:17 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 09:12 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.”
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Feb 06, 2023 08:55 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 08:40 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 08:29 PM IST
Watch| Horrifying footage showing the extent of disaster
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Feb 06, 2023 08:22 PM IST
Watch| Shocking scenes coming from Turkey
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Feb 06, 2023 08:18 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 08:06 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)
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Feb 06, 2023 08:00 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 07:56 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 07:49 PM IST
MoS MEA V Muraleedharan visits Embassy of Turkey to express condolences, assures relief assistance
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Feb 06, 2023 07:34 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 07:16 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 06:58 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."
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Feb 06, 2023 06:56 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
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Feb 06, 2023 06:52 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 06:49 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 06:15 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 06:00 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 05:54 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 05:51 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 05:46 PM IST
Turkey's Adana airport open for flights
Southern Turkey Adana airport is open for flights, Transport ministry informed, reports Reuters.
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Feb 06, 2023 05:41 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 05:35 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 05:31 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 05:14 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 05:11 PM IST
Back to back earthquake hits Turkey; Aftershocks captured in camera| Watch
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Feb 06, 2023 04:49 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.
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Feb 06, 2023 04:42 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."
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Feb 06, 2023 04:40 PM IST
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.
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Feb 06, 2023 04:26 PM IST
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.
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Feb 06, 2023 04:08 PM IST
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.
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Feb 06, 2023 04:05 PM IST
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.
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Feb 06, 2023 03:57 PM IST
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.
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Feb 06, 2023 03:26 PM IST
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
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Feb 06, 2023 03:19 PM IST
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
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Feb 06, 2023 03:12 PM IST
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
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Feb 06, 2023 03:04 PM IST
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
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Feb 06, 2023 03:02 PM IST
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.
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Feb 06, 2023 02:45 PM IST
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.
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Feb 06, 2023 02:38 PM IST
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
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Feb 06, 2023 02:33 PM IST
Shocking visuals coming from Turkey
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Feb 06, 2023 02:28 PM IST
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
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Feb 06, 2023 02:12 PM IST
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
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Feb 06, 2023 02:07 PM IST
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
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Feb 06, 2023 02:01 PM IST
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
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Feb 06, 2023 01:43 PM IST
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.
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Feb 06, 2023 01:30 PM IST
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.
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Feb 06, 2023 01:21 PM IST
Operations at Turkey's Ceyhan port suspended following earthquake
Operations at Turkey's Ceyhan port suspended following earthquake, Reuters reported.
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Feb 06, 2023 01:16 PM IST
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.
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Feb 06, 2023 01:01 PM IST
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.
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Feb 06, 2023 12:54 PM IST
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.
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Feb 06, 2023 12:33 PM IST
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.
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Feb 06, 2023 12:23 PM IST
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.
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Feb 06, 2023 11:57 AM IST
More than 230 dead in new Syria quake toll: ministry
At least 237 people were killed in government-held areas of Syria on Monday after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that had its epicentre in southeastern Turkey, the health ministry said.
"Six hundred and thirty-nine people were injured and 237 were killed in the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama and Tartus," the ministry said in a statement.
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Feb 06, 2023 11:43 AM IST
Italy reduces tsunami warning after Turkey, Syria earthquake
Italian authorities have downgraded a tsunami warning for southern Italy that had been raised after a major earthquake struck central Turkey and northwest early on Monday, killing hundreds of people.
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Feb 06, 2023 11:35 AM IST
Turkey's president in action after devastating earthquake
President Tayyip Erdogan spoke by telephone with the governors of eight affected provinces to gather information on the situation and rescue efforts, his office said in a statement.
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Feb 06, 2023 11:13 AM IST
Death toll rises in Syria after earthquake
Syrian officials say at least 99 people have been killed in government-held areas of the country following a powerful earthquake that hit Syria and neighboring Turkey, raising the death toll to 119 in Syria.
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Feb 06, 2023 10:57 AM IST
Survivors share ordeal after major earthquake
In Damascus, buildings shook and many people went down to the streets in fear.
The quake jolted residents in Lebanon from beds, shaking buildings for about 40 seconds.
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Feb 06, 2023 10:44 AM IST
Level 4 alarm in Turkey
Turkish authorities scrambled rescue teams and supply aircraft while declaring a "level 4 alarm" that calls for international assistance.
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Feb 06, 2023 10:21 AM IST
Earthquake aftermath in Turkey
At least 130 buildings tumbled down in Turkey’s Malatya province, neighboring the epicenter, Gov. Hulusi Sahin said. In the Turkish city of Diyarbakir, at least 15 buildings collapsed. Rescue teams called for silence as they listed for survivors in a toppled 11-story building.
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Feb 06, 2023 10:01 AM IST
A look at fault lines in Turkey
Turkey sits on top of major fault lines and is frequently shaken by earthquakes.
Some 18,000 were killed in powerful earthquakes that hit northwest Turkey in 1999.
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Feb 06, 2023 09:57 AM IST
Catastrophic flood danger in Turkey after earthquake
Naci Gorur, an earthquake expert with Turkey's Academy of Sciences, urged local officials to immediately check the region's dams for cracks to avert potentially catastrophic floodings.
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Feb 06, 2023 09:38 AM IST
What's happening in Syria after the earthquake
Syrian state television reported that a building near Latakia, on the west coast of Syria, had collapsed.
Pro-government media said several buildings had partially collapsed in Hama, central Syria, with civil defence and firefighters working to pull survivors out of the rubble.
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Feb 06, 2023 09:28 AM IST
Where were tremors felt?
The tremors were felt in Lebanon, Syria and Cyprus, AFP reported.
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Feb 06, 2023 09:17 AM IST
What local media reported on Turkey earthquake
Television images showed shocked people standing in the snow in their pyjamas, watching rescuers dig through the debris of damaged homes.
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Feb 06, 2023 09:06 AM IST
Death toll in Turkey earthquake expected to rise, officials say
Locals officials said five people died in the province of Osmaniye and 10 more in Sanliurfa, which sits near Turkey's border with Syria.
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Feb 06, 2023 08:55 AM IST
Many aftershocks followed Turkey's major quake
There were at least 6 aftershocks and he urged people not to enter damaged buildings due to the risks, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said.
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Feb 06, 2023 08:50 AM IST
What Turkey's president said
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Twitter that “search and rescue teams were immediately dispatched" to the areas hit by the quake.
“We hope that we will get through this disaster together as soon as possible and with the least damage,” he wrote.
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Feb 06, 2023 08:43 AM IST
Dozens trapped under rubble after earthquake
At least 10 people were killed in Turkey after an earthquake shook the country's south and also northern Syria, two local Turkish officials said.
The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said the quake struck at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) near the southern Turkish city of Kahramanmaras, while the EMSC monitoring service said the chance of a tsunami risk was being evaluated.
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Feb 06, 2023 08:35 AM IST
Earthquake impact in Lebanon?
The quake jolted residents in Lebanon from beds, shaking buildings for about 40 seconds. Many residents of Beirut left their homes and took to the streets or drove in their cars away from buildings.
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Feb 06, 2023 08:33 AM IST
What Turkey's disaster management agency said
Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management agency, AFAD, said the quake measured 7.4 and was centered in the town of Pazarcik, in Kahramanmaras province.
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Feb 06, 2023 08:30 AM IST
Aftermath in Syria after strong earthquake
In northwest Syria, the opposition's Syrian Civil Defense described the situation in the rebel-held region as “disastrous” adding that entire buildings have collapsed and people are trapped under the rubble.
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Feb 06, 2023 08:25 AM IST
Syria reports multiple buildings collapsed; Turkey reports 5 deaths in initial tally
Syria reports multiple buildings collapsed; Turkey reports 5 deaths in initial tally, Associated Press reported.
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