The death toll in the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria exceeded 11,000

 The death toll in the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria exceeded 11,000

The death toll in the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria exceeded 11,000

Turkey: More than 11,000 people died in Syria and Turkey due to the devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake, while thousands of people are injured in critical condition. The fear of further increase in deaths is being expressed.

According to foreign media, after the earthquake in the affected areas. The aftershocks continue. According to reports so far, 2 thousand 470 people have died in Syria and more than 8 thousand 500 people in Turkey. The number of injured people who were transferred to the hospital and more people who came out of the wreckage is also being told in thousands.

The Turkish Minister of Health said that 8,000 people buried under the debris have been rescued, while the search for more is ongoing and there is a fear of an increase in deaths. He said that accommodation has also been provided to 380,000 displaced citizens.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared a week of mourning across the country, during which the national flag will fly at half-mast and educational institutions will remain closed. The Turkish president has also declared a state of emergency for 3 months in the 10 most affected provinces

The US Geological Survey says that the magnitude of the earthquake between Sunday and Monday was 7.9 on the record scale and 17.9 in depth. The epicenter of the earthquake was near Nardavi in ​​the southeastern province of Gaziantep, Turkey.

Strong tremors were also felt in Jordan, Syria, Cyprus and Greece. Many buildings in other countries including Turkey and Syria became piles of rubble due to the earthquake. On the second day of the devastating earthquake, hundreds of people are still reported to be buried under the debris, due to which the authorities are fearing a further increase in the death toll.

In the earthquake-affected areas, rescue operations and evacuation of people buried under the debris are going on. Due to the destruction of the roads due to the earthquake and the rain, the relief operations are facing difficulties.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has expressed his condolences to the government and people of Turkey for the loss of lives caused by the earthquake in Turkey and said that the brotherly country Turkey and the Turkish people are standing with the people in this difficult time. Pakistan will help Turkey in every possible way.

Besides, a special PIA plane carrying rescue team and relief supplies from Pakistan reached Turkey today.