Data released by Turkish and Syrian officials show that the death toll from a series of earthquakes that shook the neighboring countries last week has exceeded 33,000.
The authorities published the latest fatality figures on Sunday.
A magnitude 7.8 quake hit southern Turkey in the early hours of last Monday, followed by more tremors.
Rescue efforts are underway in quake-stricken areas. But chances of finding survivors are declining as time passes.
The authorities published the latest fatality figures on Sunday.
A magnitude 7.8 quake hit southern Turkey in the early hours of last Monday, followed by more tremors.
Rescue efforts are underway in quake-stricken areas. But chances of finding survivors are declining as time passes.
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33,000+ deaths confirmed following a series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, with the latest figures released on Sunday. A magnitude 7.8 quake struck southern Turkey on Monday, followed by additional tremors. Rescue efforts ongoing, but the chances of finding survivors are decreasing as time
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230213_04/
Date: Feb. 13, 2023
Created: 2023/02/13 07:16
Updated: 2025/12/09 07:31
Last Read: 2023/02/13 07:35