The tragic and powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria reached a 7,000 death toll as the rescue and operations have been ongoing.
Videos and images of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria showed the plight of thousands of people stranded and rescued.
Syria's northwestern province of Latakia following an earthquake, on February 7, 2023
Aftershocks were also felt in the affected countries, causing more community and community concerns.
Turkey's earthquake and aftermath
According to AccuWeather's latest reports, the death toll soared to 7,000. The previous report said that the casualties could reach 10,000.
As of now, the reports said that the death total is expected to increase as rescuers discover more casualties.
International efforts pledged to help Turkey and Syria to recover. However, the primary focus, for now, is to rescue those who can be alive under the collapsed buildings.
ABC News reported that about 13,000 people in Turkey suffered from injuries. The Turkish Emergency Management said that about 5,600 buildings collapsed due to the powerful earthquake.
In addition, CNN reported that the ancient castle suffered from a catastrophic earthquake. The popular tourist attraction, Gaziantep Castle, in southeastern Turkey, sustained heavy damage.
The impact of the devastating earthquake resulted in a three-month state emergency n Turkey.
Meanwhile, The Guardian reported that the USAID team would deploy teams to help with the disaster operations.
The report explained that 170,000 pounds of equipment and tools would be available for operations in affected communities.
Associated Press (AP) reported that 380,000 sought refuge in Turkey's shelters. In addition, the World Health Organization (WHO) explained that about 23 million people were said to be affected by the recent earthquake.
Syria's earthquake
In Syria, the situation would become more difficult due to unabated political unrest in the country. The poverty line would add more concerns after the deadly earthquake.
USA Today reported that the civil war in Syria contributed to the displacement of millions of Syrian. The civil war and recent earthquake would be challenging for the residents and communities to recover.
The report added that the death toll in Syria reached 1,450 and 1,400 injuries. The report added that Syria would expect the number of casualties to increase.
In addition, relief efforts for affected communities in Syria would become difficult due to international sanctions.
On the other hand, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said that children and their families are affected.
The agency emphasized the children's protection and welfare during extreme weather events and natural disasters.
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The report said that UNICEF would provide safe drinking water and sanitation. There will also be psychological first aid for the children affected or traumatized due to earthquakes.
Ultimately, it would be more difficult for Syria to recover as civil war unrest has been a pressing concern.
Hospitals and medical facilities received an overwhelming number of patients and survivors seeking immediate treatment.
Furthermore, the lack of public hospitals and medical professionals in Syria would raise concerns for many Syrians seeking medical assistance.
Ultimate, earthquakes have been catastrophic and massive. The latest earthquake raises concerns over the preparedness of countries.
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