Strong Earthquake Strikes Turkiye Again
Turkiye Earthquake Update
Turkiye Earthquake: A powerful earthquake has once again shaken Turkiye, registering a magnitude of 6.0 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located in Sindirgi. Residents felt the tremors at 7:53 PM local time (10:23 PM IST). Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties or significant damage so far.
Alert for Rescue Teams
Alert for Rescue Teams
The Turkiye government has put rescue and relief teams on high alert. Officials stated that electricity and communication services remain operational in the affected areas, but teams are conducting inspections. Authorities have urged citizens to contact them in case of any emergencies.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya posted on X, mentioning that tremors were felt in Istanbul and surrounding provinces. He confirmed that rescue teams have begun their inspections and that there have been no reports of casualties or major damage. The situation is being monitored closely.
2023 Earthquake Casualties
2023 Earthquake Casualties
Turkiye is situated in a seismically active zone, frequently experiencing earthquakes. Earlier this year, on February 6, a devastating earthquake measuring 7.8 struck Turkiye and Syria, causing widespread destruction. The epicenter was near Kahramanmaraş in south-central Turkiye, followed by another tremor of 7.7 magnitude.
This disaster resulted in over 53,000 fatalities in Turkiye and around 6,000 in Syria, with more than 100,000 injuries reported. Approximately 280,000 buildings were either destroyed or damaged, affecting 14 million people, particularly in cities like Antakya and Gaziantep.
Operation Dost by India
Operation Dost by India
Following the catastrophic earthquake, India launched 'Operation Dost' to provide immediate assistance to Turkiye and Syria. Under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Air Force dispatched six C-17 aircraft carrying over 250 NDRF personnel, medical teams, and 135 tons of relief supplies to Turkiye. Rescue operations were conducted in Gaziantep, and a 30-bed field hospital was established in Iskenderun. Additionally, 23 tons of medicines and equipment were sent to Syria. The Turkish ambassador expressed gratitude to India, referring to it as a 'friend.'