Two devastating earthquakes shook southern Türkiye and northern Syria on February 6, leaving thousands homeless amid freezing temperatures. CGTN Stringer Neyran Elden traveled to remote mountainous villages in Kahramanmaras province – ground zero for the disaster – where residents now battle sub-zero conditions with limited aid.
In Büyüknacar village, perched at 1,800 meters altitude, over 90% of homes were destroyed. Survivors described nights reaching -15°C as they sheltered in damaged buildings or repurposed greenhouses. \"We’re burning scraps to stay warm,\" one resident told Elden through cracked walls exposed to icy winds.
Neighboring settlements face similar crises, with tent shortages forcing families to sleep under plastic sheets. Local volunteers report delayed relief convoys due to snow-blocked roads, while international aid organizations scramble to coordinate responses across affected regions.
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Visit to freezing hard-hit village at Türkiye quake epicenter
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