Severe cold weather and lack of power supply hampers rescue efforts in Turkiye

Ankara (Turkiye) – More than 15,000 people have died so far in the earthquake in Turkiye and Syria. Many people are buried under the rubble, hence the number of deceased is likely to be high. Many countries’ rescue teams have arrived in Turkiye for the rescue efforts. A rescue squad from India too has reached Turkiye as per the assurance of PM Modi. However, the severe cold weather condition is hampering rescue operations.

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Thousands of Turkiye citizens have lost their residential premises and they have to live in the open in the severe cold weather. Many cities have no power supply and oil. Despite bad weather conditions people are coming forward to help.