All Details About the Earthquake in Kahramanmaraş

Turkey has been shaken by earthquakes, the epicenter of which is Kahramanmaraş today. Due to the 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes that took place in Pazarcık and Elbistan, respectively, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Diyarbakır, Adana, Adıyaman, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis and Malatya have been hit so far. While 1762 citizens lost their lives, 12 thousand 68 people were injured. Moreover 5 thousand 606 It was also reported that the building collapsed and there were 145 aftershocks in total. The number of citizens removed from the wreckage is currently 6 thousand 445 declared as.

While search and rescue efforts continue unabated in earthquake zones Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD)shared a description of what happened. The statement included many details about what happened.

9698 search and rescue personnel, 216 vehicles, 1511 heavy equipment were deployed in the region.

AFAD estimates the total number of search and rescue personnel deployed in the region. 9698 while stating that the number of vehicles assigned 216 that the work machine 1511 reported that.

And also 6 x A400M, 5 x C130, 7 x C235 It has been reported that it is planned to send personnel to the region from Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir by plane, and 6 planes have reached the region.

A total of 50 countries received offers of assistance.

AFAD stated that a total of 62 teams from 50 countries offered assistance.

Energy

• According to the first information received from the Disaster Energy group, natural gas cannot be supplied to the Hatay/Hassa and Kırıkhan regions.
• BOTAŞ crude oil flow has been stopped as a precaution.
• As a precautionary measure, gas flow has been cut from the natural gas inlet stations of Gaziantep Nurdağı and Islahiye districts.
• Electricity is not available to 27 centers.
• Osmaniye Bahçe-Düziçi, Kahramanmaraş city center, Malatya; Electricity cannot be supplied to Akçadağ, Doğanşehir and Doğanyol regions.

Communication

• In the provinces of Kahramanmaraş, Hatay, Gaziantep, Adana, Osmaniye and Adıyaman, field and energy cuts occurred in mobile communication.
• Mobile base stations and generators and teams were dispatched to earthquake zones.
• Invoice/debt etc. for our citizens who may have urgent needs in communication services in the region. Operations have been initiated by the operators in order to open the lines that were closed due to various reasons for negotiation.
• 80 satellite vsat communication terminals were dispatched to the region.

Shelter

According to AFAD, 10080 from Düzce, 9038 from Ankara, 10080 from Manisa, 13579 from Istanbul, 1008 from Adana, 1680 from Kırıkkale, 1680 from Sivas, 2807 from Muğla and other surrounding cities. A total of 300,000 blankets were shipped to the disaster area. It was also reported that 9,772 living tents, 24,172 beds, 47,176 pillow sheets and 1,106 kitchen sets were sent.

Nutrition

It was recorded that 81 catering vehicles, 8 mobile 6 mobile soup kitchens, 4 field kitchens, 1 mobile oven, 156 vehicles and 975 personnel were transferred from the Red Crescent. It was reported from the Gendarme that 2 mobile kitchens, 1 mobile oven and 1 mobile kitchen from other associations were sent to the region.

psychosocial support

According to AFAD’s statement, 4 Mobile Social Service Centers were assigned to the provinces of Kahramanmaraş, Hatay, Osmaniye and Malatya. It was also reported that 730 personnel and 50 vehicles were sent to the region.

Transport

Airline

• Malatya, Adana, Diyarbakır, Adıyaman Airports are open to flights.
• Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa Airports are open to aid flights.
• Kahramanmaraş and Hatay airports are closed to flights due to damage.

Railway

• Ulukışla-Adana, Adana-Mersin, Adana-Toprakkale, Yolçatı-Diyarbakır, Yolçatı
• Elazig, Elazig-Tatvan railway lines are open for transportation.
• Malatya-Çetinkaya, Malatya-Yolçatı railway lines are open for emergencies.
• Fevzipaşa-Narlı, Narlı-Gaziantep, Narlı-Malatya lines are closed to transportation.

Highway

• The Adıyaman-Çelikhan road route is closed to traffic.
• Şanlıurfa-Gaziantep road is open for transportation.
• Osmaniye-Gaziantep direction is completely closed to the parties.
• The Hatay-Reyhanlı state road is completely closed to traffic.
• Hatay Kırıkhan-Topboğaz road is closed to traffic.

You can click on the link here to access the full statement of AFAD.