Turkey and Syria earthquake: death toll exceeds 24,000; The rescue operation continues

The death toll continues to rise in Turkey and Syria after two earthquakes hit the region on Monday, February 6th. According to the latest updates, more than 24,000 people have died from the deadliest earthquake in the region.

One of the biggest single tragedies involved 24 Cypriot children between the ages of 11 and 14 who were in Turkey for a volleyball tournament when their hotel was swallowed up by the earthquake.

Ten of their bodies were repatriated to Northern Cyprus.

And Turkish media reported that at least 19 people in the group – which includes 15 adult companions – had been confirmed dead.

Emergency teams have carried out a series of dramatic rescue operations in Turkey, pulling many people from the rubble. The Turkish government has distributed millions of hot meals, as well as tents and blankets, but it still struggles to reach many of those in need.

Five days of grief and anguish are slowly building into anger over the poor quality of the buildings as well as the Turkish government’s response to the country’s most severe disaster in nearly a century.

Officials in the country say 12,141 buildings were either destroyed or severely damaged in the quake.

Earthquakes measuring 7.4 have displaced millions of people in Turkey and Syria amid a bitter winter. It was the strongest and deadliest quake since 33,000 people were killed in a 7.8-magnitude quake in 1939.

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), some 5.37 million people will need shelter assistance in Syria alone.

Monday’s disaster in Turkey and Syria was the deadliest earthquake to hit Turkey in more than 80 years.

The United Nations has pledged to provide a grant of $25 million to the residents of the earthquake-stricken areas in Syria. This is in addition to a $25 million grant announced earlier this week for emergency operations in both Turkey and Syria.

Separately, India has sent 841 boxes of medicines, safety protection and diagnostic kits to earthquake-stricken Turkey and Syria under Operation Dust.

Medications that have been sent include Paracetamol 100 ML IV, Ceftriaxone GM INJ, Propofol INJ. , etc. The protective and safety gear sent includes gowns, gloves, shoe covers and hats.

Other medical aids include a six-channel ECG, a syringe pump, and a physiological monitoring system.

The Indian Army set up a field hospital under ‘Operation Dost’ to provide assistance to the victims.

Catch all the business news, market news, breaking news events and the latest news updates on Live Mint. Download the Mint News app to get daily market updates. More is less

What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Unlike physical insurance agencies, websites don't have a specific schedule and they are available at any time. Drivers that have busy working schedules, can compare quotes from anywhere and at any time, even at midnight. Multiple choices. Almost all insurance providers, no matter if they are well-known brands or just local insurers, have an online presence. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos