Following two earthquakes that struck the area on Monday, February 6, the death toll has increased in Turkey and Syria. The deadliest earthquake in the area has claimed the lives of more than 24,000 people, according to the most recent reports. In Turkey, rescue teams performed a number of daring extractions from the rubble. While providing millions of hot meals, tents, and blankets, the Turkish government is still having difficulty reaching many people in need. 12,141 buildings were either completely destroyed or severely damaged, according to local officials. Millions of people in Turkey and Syria are now homeless as a result of earthquakes of 7.4 magnitudes that occurred over the harsh winter.

Key Points

• Following two earthquakes that struck the area on Monday, February 6, the death toll has increased in Turkey and Syria. 

• The deadliest earthquake in the area has claimed the lives of more than 24,000 people, according to the most recent reports.