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At least 326 people were killed in government-controlled parts of Syria, the AFP news agency reported. At least 912 people have died in Turkey, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a statement.
More than 1,300 people were killed and many buildings collapsed after a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday. Tremors were felt as far as the island of Cyprus. The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers pull more bodies from the rubble. The Turkish authorities have sounded a “level 4 alarm” asking for international help. At least 326 people were killed in government-controlled parts of Syria, the AFP news agency reported. At least 912 people have died in Turkey, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a statement.
PM Modi secured all possible help
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow for the loss of life and property due to the earthquake in Turkey. Prime Minister Modi tweeted: “Condolences to the bereaved families. Wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. India stands in solidarity with the people of Turkey and stands ready to provide all possible assistance in coping with this tragedy.”Prime Minister Modi also lamented the loss of life in the devastating earthquake in Syria. Prime Minister Modi tweeted: “Deeply saddened to learn that the devastating earthquake has also affected Syria. My condolences to the families of the victims. We share the grief of the Syrian people and provide help and support at this difficult time.” provide.
India will send relief material
India has prepared a relief mission to deal with the strong earthquake. Two NDRF teams are being sent from India to help the victims. Apart from this, India is sending relief material in large quantities along with medicines. Following the Prime Minister’s directive, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister PK Mishra held a meeting at South Block to discuss immediate relief measures. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, it was decided that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and medical teams with relief materials would be sent to Turkey immediately in coordination with the Government of the Republic of Turkey.
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