ISTANBUL, Nov 2 (NNN-ANADOLU) – The death toll in the earthquake that struck Turkey’s western province, Izmir, climbed to 62, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority of Turkey (AFAD) said.
In a written statement, AFAD noted that a total of 940 people were wounded, at the 6.6-magnitude earthquake that hit the Aegean Sea, off the Seferihisar district, on Friday. 218 citizens are still under treatment in hospitals.
Search and rescue operations are still ongoing, in the debris of eight collapsed buildings across the province, according to Health Minister, Fahrettin Koca.
Koca said, on his Twitter account that, so far, 104 people were rescued from under the debris.
According to Izmir Mayor, Tunc Soyer, the number of damaged buildings was 400 across the province.
The Izmir municipality established several tent centres across the province, continuously distributing food and other supplies for people in need.
The mayor said, some laundry centres were also set up to meet the hygiene needs of those living in tents.– NNN-ANADOLU