Ankara, Feb. 9 (UNI): People in Turkey are racing against the clock to search for more survivors in the deadly earthquakes, while the chances are diminishing as the relief effort enters its fourth day.
The death toll from Monday’s devastating earthquake in the Republic of Türkiye has risen to 14,014, with another 63,794 injured so far, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday.
A state of emergency decision for 10 quake-affected provinces will take effect after voted today at the parliament as of Thursday afternoon, Erdogan told reporters when visiting the southern Gaziantep province where he inspected the emergency response.
The government will intervene in the incidents of looting in quake zones with the authority provided by a state of emergency, the Turkish president said.
“In some places, unfortunately, there is looting in the markets, and shopping malls. The state will intervene in these lootings under the state of emergency after obtaining the authority from the parliament,” he said.
The government will immediately start work for new housing in the disaster region, while the containers are being provided for temporary accommodation at the moment, Erdogan explained.
