Friday, October 28, 2011

Turkey Earthquake: Death toll rises to 523

The eastern part of Turkey which witnessed the powerful Earthquake, was compounded with rain and snow on Thursday which made the mater worse for the thousands homeless. The government said that he death toll has gone up to 523.
According to prime minister's centre for crisis and emergency management, 1650 people were injured and 185 were rescued from rubble. The survivors of 7.2 magnitude earthquake that demolished more than 2200 buildings on Sunday were aided by the Turkish authorities and were provided with tents and other needs.
After Turkey said that it would accept help to house the survivors through the winter, many foreign assistance from Israel, Germany, Russia and Ukraine came to help Turkey.
Israel sent emergency housing units, blankets and clothing while Germany sent tent heating units.

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