The US Geological Survey said the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck at 0417 original time (0117 GMT) at a depth of 17.9 km (11 long hauls) near the megacity of Gaziantep. TurkishVice-President Fuat Oktay said the death risk in Turkey had now risen to 284 people. In Syria, further than 230 people were killed, state media reported. Turkey’s neighbor Greece and other countries in the region have offered to shoot immediate backing to help with the deliverance trouble after Monday’s ruinous earthquake that struck southeast Turkey and northern Syria.
“ Greece is marshaling its coffers and will help incontinently. we are deeply burdened by the ruinous earthquake disaster, ” Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis wrote in a tweet. Writing in Turkish, Israeli President Isaac Herzog offered help in a communication on Twitter, adding “The State of Israel is always ready to shoot for aid by any means possible. Our hearts go out to the families and Turkish people who are grieving at this painful time”. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry, in a statement early Monday, offered help to both Turkey and Syria following the important earthquake. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay says at least 300 people were injured across 10 businesses affected by the earthquake and 700 structures collapsed.
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. “agonised by the loss of lives and damage of property due to the Earthquake in Turkey. Condolences to the deprived families. May the injured recover soon. India stands in solidarity with the people of Turkey and is ready to offer all possible backing to manage with this tragedy,” PM Modi twittered.
