184 Thousand People Under Ruin

Geophysics Engineer Prof. Dr. Övgün Ahmet Ercan made remarkable statements about the general situation of the collapsed people in the earthquake region and the future of the region.

Search and rescue efforts are still continuing in our provinces affected by the two major earthquakes that took place yesterday. However, unfortunately, many of our provinces, especially Kahramanmaraş, Hatay, Adıyaman and Malatya, were affected and In the region with more than 180 aftershocks up to the present 5,775 buildings were destroyed detected.

Unfortunately, while the work continues and aid support comes from both our country and the world. 3.381 of our citizens lost their lives, It was shared that more than 20 thousand citizens were injured. On the social media, there are reports that some regions do not receive aid. Unfortunately, the aftershocks continue.

prof. Dr. Övgün Ahmet Ercan says that the tremors in the region will continue for another 3-4 months;

Geophysics M.Sc. Engineer Ercan said that the intense tremors in the region will continue to shrink for 3-4 months. According to Ercan, if the region reaches complete calm, It will take 3-4 years.

Ercan also spoke about the ongoing search and rescue efforts in the region. expressed some concerns. The scene that each of us faced on social media has been the sad spectacle of regions that have not yet received help. Ercan touched upon this issue. He pointed out that tens of thousands of people may still be under the rubble.

Especially for those who were left in the wreckage due to the cold weather, every minute is critical and our likelihood of suffering painful losses in areas where aid is said to have not reached constantly increasing. On the other hand, contrary to the statements of mayors who are connected to news and programs on social media, AFAD states that there is no inaccessible area…

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