A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Türkiye in the early hours of February 6, followed by a significant aftershock, leaving cities in southern Türkiye and northern Syria in ruins. Residents in hard-hit Hatay Province told CGTN Stringer on February 8 they lack basic supplies like water and electricity, with some forced to recover bodies from rubble independently amid overwhelmed emergency services.
Survivors described chaotic scenes of collapsed infrastructure and unclaimed victims, heightening concerns about the humanitarian toll. “We’re stranded without help—every minute counts,” one local shared, underscoring the urgency for coordinated relief efforts. International aid organizations are mobilizing, but access remains challenging due to damaged roads and freezing temperatures.
The disaster highlights vulnerabilities in disaster preparedness for seismic zones and raises questions about global response frameworks. As rescue teams race against time, the crisis reverberates across social media, with digital communities rallying support for affected families.
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Water, electricity off in quake-hit area in Türkiye, bodies unclaimed
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