3 major earthquakes in Turkey-Syria in 12 hours: more than 2300 deaths, hundreds buried under debris; India will send rescue team-relief material

3 major earthquakes in Turkey-Syria in 12 hours: more than 2300 deaths, hundreds buried under debris; India will send rescue team-relief material

Four countries of the Middle East, Turkiye (old name Turkey), Syria, Lebanon and Israel were shaken by the earthquake on Monday morning. There were major earthquakes here in 12 hours. The most devastation is being seen in the epicenter Turkey and the areas of Syria near it.

According to news agency Reuters – 2300 people have died in Turkey and Syria so far. Tremors were also felt in Lebanon and Israel, but no damage was reported here. So far 1498 people have lost their lives in Turkey. There is news of 7 thousand people being injured. 805 people were killed in Syria and more than 2 thousand were injured.

According to Turkish media – 3 major tremors occurred. The first according to Turkish time, around 4 in the morning (7.8) and the second at around 10 (7.6) and the third at 3 in the afternoon (6.0). Apart from this, 78 aftershocks were recorded. Their intensity was 4 to 5.

The epicenter of the earthquake was the Turkish city of Gaziantep.

The epicenter of the earthquake was the city of Gaziantep in Turkey. It is 90 km away from the Syria border. That's why there was more devastation in its surrounding areas. Its effect is also visible. There are reports of buildings collapsing in many cities including Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, Latakia. At the same time, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the earthquake in Turkey. He said that the sentiments of 140 crore Indians are with Turkey. Government of India is sending search and rescue teams of NDRF and medical teams to Turkey along with relief material to help.

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Along with European Union, India will also send help to Turkey. Government of India said- 2 teams of NDRF consisting of 100 personnel with specially trained dog squads and necessary equipment are ready to go to the earthquake affected area.

Israel, Azerbaijan, Romania, Netherlands are also sending teams for rescue.

Blood donation camps have been set up in earthquake affected areas in Turkey.

Russia has also announced to send aid to Turkey and Syria. Putin is currently preparing to send two Ilyushin-76 aircraft with 100 rescue personnel.

America, Britain, France and China are also ready to send help.

Most devastation happened in these cities

Heavy destruction occurred in 10 cities including Ankara, Gaziantep, Kahramanmaras, Diyarbakır, Malatya, Nurdagi. There is news of more than 1,710 building collapses here. Many people are buried under the debris. Rescue operation is going on to save people. Emergency has been imposed in many areas.

Schools and colleges will remain closed for a week

A statement was issued by the office of Turkey's Vice President Fuat Okte. Said- Emergency and red alert will continue in 10 cities of the country. All schools and colleges will remain closed for a week. At present, 200 flights have been cancelled. We are building an air corridor for the military. In this, only aircraft will be allowed to land and takeoff.