Nearly 24,000 people have died in the devastating earthquake in turkey and Syria. Rescue operations are on and the Personnel are digging out survivors including children stuck under the rubble for days.

Earthquake Aftermath: More children rescued from the rubble, nearly 24,000 dead

After the massive earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, India sent search and rescue teams, medicines and equipment to Turkey and Syria. A field hospital has also been set up in the earthquake hit region where special unit of the Indian army is treating the injured under the Operation Dost.

Turkey, Syria death count over 24,500; woman rescued after 128 hours in rubble

As relief work continues in earthquake-affected areas in Syria, WION's correspondent Ghadi Francis, brings you ground details from Damascus of how Syrian youngsters have taken upon themselves to help the community at this hour. Watch the video to know more.

WION speaks to volunteers in Damascus after deadly earthquake in Turkey, Syria

Turkey and Syria have faced one of the worst set of earthquakes and is now joined in misery and the rescue workers continue to clear the rubble. Turkey has witnessed more than 21,000 deaths and in Syria 3,500 deaths are reported.

Turkey-Syria Earthquake death toll crosses 24,000; UN says 'Worst event in 100 years in the region'

The Syrian government approves the delivery of humanitarian aid to areas outside its control in the quake-hit rebel-held northwest of the country. Cabinet, however, says that the international committee of the red cross and the Syrian red crescent with the help of the united nations should supervise the aid distribution.

Syria allows aid delivery to rebel-hit areas

The Syrian government has given the go-ahead for the distribution of humanitarian aid in the earthquake-stricken, rebel-held northwest of the nation. This could hasten the arrival of aid for millions of survivors.

Earthquake Aftermath: Syria approves aid delivery to rebel-held areas

Cold, hunger and despair has gripped thousand of people who have been rendered homeless in the aftermath of multiple earthquakes that have struck the two nations - Turkey and Syria. The World Bank at this moment has announced an aid of $1.7 billion for Turkey and Syria.

Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Death toll crosses 21,000; May 2023 elections uncertain

Days after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria left the countries in shambles. The anger against the President Erdogan and his government seems to be rising. Even as the rescue operations continue in freezing temperatures, the victims claim that enough is simply not done by the government.

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<p>Thousands of people have expressed their willingness to adopt the baby girl whose birth took place under the collapsed building's rubble in north-west Syria, after the disastrous earthquake on Monday.</p>

<p>When the rescue workers saved baby Aya, which means miracle in Arabic - &nbsp;she was still connected to her mother through an umbilical cord.</p>

<p>Her father, mother as well as four siblings died after the town of Jindayris was hit by the massive quake. Baby Aya is currently admitted to the hospital.</p>

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<p>"She arrived on Monday in such a bad state, she had bumps, bruises, she was cold and barely breathing," paediatrician Hani Marouf said. The baby is in stable condition now.</p>

<p>The video of rescue workers pulling out Aya from the debris went viral on social media. In the footage, a man was seen coming out of the collapsed building's debris, holding a baby in his arm.</p>

<p>The baby's distant relative Khalil al-Suwadi, who was present when the baby was pulled out, took the newborn to Dr Marouf in Afrin, Syria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thousands of people have been asking for details on social media to adopt the baby girl.</p>

<p>"I would like to adopt her and give her a decent life," one person said.</p>

<p>A Kuwaiti TV anchor, also expressing the willingness, said, "I'm ready to take care of and adopt this child... if legal procedures allow me to."</p>

<p>Hospital manager Khalid Attiah said that he has been getting several calls from people across countries who are willing to adopt baby Aya.</p>

<p>Dr Attiah, who is the father of a baby girl, said, "I won't allow anyone to adopt her now. Until her distant family return, I'm treating her like one of my own."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The baby is being breastfed by Dr Attiah's wife, alongside their own child.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile in Jindayris, the hometown of the miracle baby, people have been looking for their loved ones beneath the collapsed buildings.</p>

<p>Journalist Mohammed al-Adnan said, "The situation is a disaster. There are so many people under the rubble. There are still people we haven't got out yet."</p>

<p>He added that 90% of the town has faced destruction and the local people have extended most of the help so far.</p>

<p>The White Helmets organisation's rescuers have also been helping people in Jindayris.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Thousands of people have expressed their willingness to adopt the baby girl whose birth took place under the collapsed building's rubble in north-west Syria, after the disastrous earthquake on Monday.

Thousands of people have expressed their willingness to adopt the baby girl whose birth took place under the collapsed building's rubble in north-west Syria, after the disastrous earthquake on Monday. When the rescue workers saved baby Aya, which means miracle in Arabic - she was still connected to her mother through an umbilical cord. Her father, mother as well as four siblings died after the town of Jindayris was hit by the massive quake. Baby Aya is currently admitted to the hospital. ALSO READ | 'Miracle amid devastation': Baby born under rubble; rescued after Syria, Turkey earthquake. Watch! "She arrived on Monday in such a bad state, she had bumps, bruises, she was cold and barely breathing," paediatrician Hani Marouf said. The baby is in stable condition now. The video of rescue workers pulling out Aya from the debris went viral on social media. In the footage, a man was seen coming out of the collapsed building's debris, holding a baby in his arm. The baby's distant relative Khalil al-Suwadi, who was present when the baby was pulled out, took the newborn to Dr Marouf in Afrin, Syria. Thousands of people have been asking for details on social media to adopt the baby girl. "I would like to adopt her and give her a decent life," one person said. A Kuwaiti TV anchor, also expressing the willingness, said, "I'm ready to take care of and adopt this child... if legal procedures allow me to." Hospital manager Khalid Attiah said that he has been getting several calls from people across countries who are willing to adopt baby Aya. Dr Attiah, who is the father of a baby girl, said, "I won't allow anyone to adopt her now. Until her distant family return, I'm treating her like one of my own." The baby is being breastfed by Dr Attiah's wife, alongside their own child. WATCH | Turkiye earthquake survivors recall horror Meanwhile in Jindayris, the hometown of the miracle baby, people have been looking for their loved ones beneath the collapsed buildings. Journalist Mohammed al-Adnan said, "The situation is a disaster. There are so many people under the rubble. There are still people we haven't got out yet." He added that 90% of the town has faced destruction and the local people have extended most of the help so far. The White Helmets organisation's rescuers have also been helping people in Jindayris. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Turkey-Syria earthquake | Thousands express willingness to adopt 'miracle' baby girl born under rubble

Let us take a look at stories generating interest across WION's social media channels - Rescuers saved a dog named Pamuk from the rubble of a collapsed building in Hatay three days after a devastating earthquake hit Turkey, Syria and other regions.

Trending on WION: Rescuers extract dog named 'Pamuk' from rubble, three days after quake in Turkiye

A small dog named Pamuk was saved by the rescue workers after being trapped under rubble for several hours in Turkey’s Iskenderun. Watch this heartwarming video.

Rescue workers save a dog trapped under rubble

<p>In&nbsp;Syria's Bisina, on Tuesday the whole area echoed with claps and cheers as an entire family was saved from the rubble of a demolished building.&nbsp;Monday's series of massive earthquakes have not only destroyed infrastructure but also families. However, in the midst of that devastation, it is moments like this one that is keeping the spirits of rescuers and civilians alive.</p>

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<p>The family,&nbsp;which consisted of a father and&nbsp;his two children&nbsp;— a son and a daughter —&nbsp;had been stuck under the collapsed building for a day or ever since the quake-hit Turkey and Syria. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Video of this heartwarming rescue is going viral on social media. The Syria chapter of a volunteer organisation known as White Helmets has shared it.</p>

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<p>In the video, you can see not only the civilian bystanders but also the rescue workers erupt in wild celebrations as the family is pulled from under the rubble, one after the other.</p>

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<p>The massive tremors have caused widespread damage in the two countries. As per the last figures made reported by AFP, the death toll has crossed 11,700. However, many are still trapped under the rubble of buildings&nbsp;and housing complexes that were flattened by this quake.</p>

<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned that the figure would&nbsp;only move upwards and may reach 20,000. As per the organisation, around 23 million people, including 1.4 million children, could be affected by the tremors.</p>

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In Syria's Bisina, on Tuesday the whole area echoed with claps and cheers as an entire family was saved from the rubble of a demolished building. Monday's series of massive earthquakes have not only destroyed infrastructure but also families.

In Syria's Bisina, on Tuesday the whole area echoed with claps and cheers as an entire family was saved from the rubble of a demolished building. Monday's series of massive earthquakes have not only destroyed infrastructure but also families. However, in the midst of that devastation, it is moments like this one that is keeping the spirits of rescuers and civilians alive. Watch | Earthquake hit Turkiye and Syria both, why is the response different? The family, which consisted of a father and his two children — a son and a daughter — had been stuck under the collapsed building for a day or ever since the quake-hit Turkey and Syria. Video of this heartwarming rescue is going viral on social media. The Syria chapter of a volunteer organisation known as White Helmets has shared it. Take a look: Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. A true miracle...the sounds of joy embrace the sky... joy beyond belief. An entire family was rescued from under the rubble of their house this afternoon, Tuesday, February 7, in the village of Bisnia, west of #Idlib.#Syria #earthquake pic.twitter.com/Cb7kXLiMjT — The White Helmets (@SyriaCivilDef) February 7, 2023 × Also read | CCTV, amateur videos capture Turkiye, Syria's deadly earthquake In the video, you can see not only the civilian bystanders but also the rescue workers erupt in wild celebrations as the family is pulled from under the rubble, one after the other. Also read | 'Miracle amid devastation': Baby born under rubble; rescued after Syria, Turkey earthquake. Watch! The massive tremors have caused widespread damage in the two countries. As per the last figures made reported by AFP, the death toll has crossed 11,700. However, many are still trapped under the rubble of buildings and housing complexes that were flattened by this quake. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned that the figure would only move upwards and may reach 20,000. As per the organisation, around 23 million people, including 1.4 million children, could be affected by the tremors. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Keeping hope alive': Family survives massive Turkey, Syria earthquake, rescued unscathed. Watch!

2 days after the devastating tremors, Turkiye & Syria continue to struggle with relief operations. Molly Gambhir gets you 5 videos that tell you the scale of the tragedy.

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Two days after a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake killed more than 15,000 people in Turkey and Syria, families huddled in the cold rain, hitching tarps to make improvised tents, resting on bits of furniture pulled from the wreckage and lining up for shoes, blankets — anything available. Disclaimer: some of the content may be disturbing to some audience. WION advices viewer discretion.

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The Earth scientist who accurately predicted the Turkey/Syria earthquakes had also mentioned that the Indian subcontinent could be next...

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A young Syrian boy smiled and started to play with rescue workers who pulled him from the rubble of a building. At least 2,500 people have been killed, and thousands more injured in Syria following several deadly earthquakes and aftershocks in neighbouring Turkey.

Syrian boy smiles after being pulled from the rubble

<p>Access to Twitter in Turkey has been restored, the Netblocks internet observatory said on Thursday. This comes after&nbsp;talks were held between the company and Turkish authorities about content being posted after a major earthquake this week.</p>

<p>"Metrics confirm access to Twitter is being restored in Turkey following hours of filtering," NetBlocks said on its Twitter account.</p>

<p>Turkey's Deputy Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Omer Fatih Sayan told the Twitter management that the country expects&nbsp;cooperation on fighting disinformation as earthquake relief work continues.</p>

<p>Earlier, quake-hit people in the country were unable to use the social media platform on Wednesday. As per reports, it started when Turkish people thronged on social media and criticised Erdogan's government in its failure to efficiently respond in the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake that hit the Middle East nation on Monday.</p>

<p>Turkish social media was flooded with remarks from users who were dissatisfied with the state of search and rescue operations in their areas after the devastating earthquake. The Twitter outage occurred as Erdogan visited two of the most severely affected areas in Turkey.</p>

<p>Twitter Chief Executive Elon Musk later said in a tweet that the Turkish government had informed the company&nbsp;that full access to the social media platform in the country will be re-enabled "shortly".</p>

<p>"Twitter has been informed by the Turkish government that access will be re-enabled shortly," Musk tweeted, without providing further details on timing.</p>

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<p>The Turkish police has been stamping its authority on social media dissenters. Over a dozen have been detained so far for criticising President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government and its post-quake relief measures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report of Twitter inaccessibility was confirmed by AFP news agency as well where the ground reporters could not get their hands on the microblogging site on major Turkish mobile providers on Wednesday. However, the agency reported that Twitter was still accessible using virtual private network (VPN) services, that hides a user's physical location.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This comes in the backdrop of the looming risk at Erdogan's political aspirations ahead of the May 14 election in which the President will eye for an extension to his two-decade rule.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, taking to Twitter, the netblocks.org social media monitor said the social media website was being restricted "on multiple internet providers in Turkey". "Turkey has an extensive history of social media restrictions during national emergencies and safety incidents," the monitor added.</p>

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<p>The issue was not immediately addressed by Turkish officials, who repeatedly warned against the circulation of false information ahead of the May polls. At least 11,200 people were killed by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake on Monday and its aftershocks across southeast Turkey and portions of Syria.</p>

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Access to Twitter in Turkey has been restored, the Netblocks internet observatory said on Thursday. This comes after talks were held between the company and Turkish authorities about content being posted after a major earthquake this week.

Access to Twitter in Turkey has been restored, the Netblocks internet observatory said on Thursday. This comes after talks were held between the company and Turkish authorities about content being posted after a major earthquake this week. "Metrics confirm access to Twitter is being restored in Turkey following hours of filtering," NetBlocks said on its Twitter account. Turkey's Deputy Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Omer Fatih Sayan told the Twitter management that the country expects cooperation on fighting disinformation as earthquake relief work continues. Earlier, quake-hit people in the country were unable to use the social media platform on Wednesday. As per reports, it started when Turkish people thronged on social media and criticised Erdogan's government in its failure to efficiently respond in the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake that hit the Middle East nation on Monday. Turkish social media was flooded with remarks from users who were dissatisfied with the state of search and rescue operations in their areas after the devastating earthquake. The Twitter outage occurred as Erdogan visited two of the most severely affected areas in Turkey. Twitter Chief Executive Elon Musk later said in a tweet that the Turkish government had informed the company that full access to the social media platform in the country will be re-enabled "shortly". "Twitter has been informed by the Turkish government that access will be re-enabled shortly," Musk tweeted, without providing further details on timing. Also Read | Turkey earthquake: Erdogan admits 'shortcomings' as death toll nears 12,000 The Turkish police has been stamping its authority on social media dissenters. Over a dozen have been detained so far for criticising President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government and its post-quake relief measures. The report of Twitter inaccessibility was confirmed by AFP news agency as well where the ground reporters could not get their hands on the microblogging site on major Turkish mobile providers on Wednesday. However, the agency reported that Twitter was still accessible using virtual private network (VPN) services, that hides a user's physical location. Also Read | Europe to mobilise donors to aid rehabilitation of quake-affected people in Turkey, Syria This comes in the backdrop of the looming risk at Erdogan's political aspirations ahead of the May 14 election in which the President will eye for an extension to his two-decade rule. Meanwhile, taking to Twitter, the netblocks.org social media monitor said the social media website was being restricted "on multiple internet providers in Turkey". "Turkey has an extensive history of social media restrictions during national emergencies and safety incidents," the monitor added. Watch | Turkiye earthquake survivors recall horror The issue was not immediately addressed by Turkish officials, who repeatedly warned against the circulation of false information ahead of the May polls. At least 11,200 people were killed by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake on Monday and its aftershocks across southeast Turkey and portions of Syria. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Twitter back online in Turkey after being blocked following devastating quake

The deadly Syria-Turkey earthquake has united one of the most volatile regions of the world, extending an Olive Branch to the quake-hit neighbour - Turkey. Israel has sent its forces assist with the rescue operations in the affected regions.

Syria-Turkey earthquake unites neighbours? Israel extends 'Olive Branch' to Turkiye

<p>A magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday has left more than 11,000 people dead and tens of thousands wounded, according to multiple reports. Thousands of buildings collapsed in both nations causing widespread devastation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Turkey’s disaster management authority has raised the official death toll from Monday’s quake up to 7,108 people. The combined total, with the 2,470 deaths recorded officially in Syria, has reached 9,578.&nbsp;The harsh weather conditions are severely endangering people and making rescue operations more difficult.</p>

<p>According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake, one of the biggest to impact the area in more than 100 years, occurred 24.1 kilometres (14.9 miles) under the surface in Turkey's Gaziantep province, 23 kilometres (14.2 miles) east of Nurdagi.</p>

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<p>The White Helmets, a volunteer group in Syria also known as Syria Civil Defense, has updated the number of fatalities on Tuesday in opposition-held regions of northwest Syria to 1,020. In regions under government control, at least 812 people have died, according to Syrian official media. The number of fatalities in Syria now stands at least at 1,832.</p>

<p>At a press conference on Tuesday, Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said that Turkey's current death toll was 5,434. Minister Koca claimed that there have been at least 31,777 injuries in Turkey. In both nations, there have been at least 35,626 injuries.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, a number of heart-wrenching images of survivors surfaced on social media Tuesday. Following Monday's enormous earthquake, a newborn girl has been rescued from the ruins of her house in northern Syria.</p>

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<p>When she was discovered, her umbilical cord was still connected to her mother, a relative told AFP news agency. It's believed that her mother passed very soon after giving her birth.&nbsp;The 10 provinces impacted by the deadly earthquakes in southern Turkey have been declared a disaster zone by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, imposing a three-month state of emergency, as reported by Reuters.</p>

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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday has left more than 11,000 people dead and tens of thousands wounded, according to multiple reports.

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria on Monday has left more than 11,000 people dead and tens of thousands wounded, according to multiple reports. Thousands of buildings collapsed in both nations causing widespread devastation. Turkey’s disaster management authority has raised the official death toll from Monday’s quake up to 7,108 people. The combined total, with the 2,470 deaths recorded officially in Syria, has reached 9,578. The harsh weather conditions are severely endangering people and making rescue operations more difficult. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake, one of the biggest to impact the area in more than 100 years, occurred 24.1 kilometres (14.9 miles) under the surface in Turkey's Gaziantep province, 23 kilometres (14.2 miles) east of Nurdagi. Also Read | Latvia: Fire erupts at US drone factory that built drones for Ukraine military, NATO allies The White Helmets, a volunteer group in Syria also known as Syria Civil Defense, has updated the number of fatalities on Tuesday in opposition-held regions of northwest Syria to 1,020. In regions under government control, at least 812 people have died, according to Syrian official media. The number of fatalities in Syria now stands at least at 1,832. At a press conference on Tuesday, Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said that Turkey's current death toll was 5,434. Minister Koca claimed that there have been at least 31,777 injuries in Turkey. In both nations, there have been at least 35,626 injuries. Also Read | FIRST IMAGES of Chinese balloon debris pulled from Atlantic released by US Navy Meanwhile, a number of heart-wrenching images of survivors surfaced on social media Tuesday. Following Monday's enormous earthquake, a newborn girl has been rescued from the ruins of her house in northern Syria. Watch | Gravitas | Putin's Girlfriend: Russian media a weapon of war When she was discovered, her umbilical cord was still connected to her mother, a relative told AFP news agency. It's believed that her mother passed very soon after giving her birth. The 10 provinces impacted by the deadly earthquakes in southern Turkey have been declared a disaster zone by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, imposing a three-month state of emergency, as reported by Reuters. Countries from across the world have pledged support while some have already sent rescue teams help find those still trapped under the rubble. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Death toll crosses 10,000 in Turkey-Syria earthquake, thousands left injured

Countries have rushed to dispatch aid, personnel and equipment to help rescue efforts in quake-stricken areas of Turkiye and Syria. WION tells you more in this report.

Nations send aid and rescue workers to Turkiye

Over 3500 buildings have collapsed, and at least 3,500 people have died in Turkey alone. But are the earthquakes alone to be blamed for the devastation. Or are shoddy construction and Erdogan equally guilty? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas | Turkey Earthquakes: 3,500 Buildings collapse, over 5000 dead. Is Erdogan blameless?

The toll in Turkey and Syria earthquake has mounted to over 7,800 even as hundred and thousands race to seek shelter. As many as 5,894 died in Turkiye, while more than 32,000 were injured, officials were quoted by media reports as saying. Meanwhile, in Syria, the number of deaths spiked to 1,932. Several countries, including India, the European Union, Ukraine and China, has pledged support to the two countries.

Round the clock rescue operations underway in Turkiye

While speaking to WION's Sddhant Sibbal, Syrian ambassador Dr Bassam Alkhatib has thanked India for sending humanitarian support in the aftermath of the earthquake that impacted the country.

Syria's India envoy Dr Bassam Alkhatib speaks to WION

<p><strong>Turkey-Syria Earthquake:</strong> For more than 29 hours, the rescue workers of White Helmets, exhausted but mentally undefeated, continue to pull out lives trapped underneath the mound of rubble as search and rescue efforts continue after northwestern Syria and southern Turkey were hit by five devastating earthquakes, killing so far more than 5,000 people.</p>

<p>Turning into one of the worst disasters in mankind's history, the monstrous earthquake's toll continues to rise dramatically as rescuers make the frantic search for survivors amid the concrete and debris, with lives fleeting away with every passing second.</p>

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<p>The humanitarian workers of Nobel Peace Prize-nominated White Helmets, officially known as Syria Civil Defence, with their resilience and bravery continue saving lives and hopes amid the harsh weather conditions.</p>

<p>Speaking to WION about the tough conditions in which the volunteers are working in Syria, White Helmets' representative Oubadah Alwan says, "Our volunteers on the ground are facing challenges in all aspects of their rescue efforts. The situation is catastrophic, and our organisation is not equipped to handle this scale of the disaster."</p>

<h2><strong>No safe zone, people stranded in freezing cold</strong></h2>

<p>He said people have lost everything they had and now have no shelter or safe zone. The survivors are out in the freezing cold with lack of medical equipment and overwhelmed hospitals, he adds.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russian military personnel join rescue effort in quake-hit Syrian cities</strong></p>

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<p>"Buildings and homes have been completely destroyed, leaving people with no shelter during the harsh winter. There is no safe zone. People are out in the freezing cold with nowhere to go. Hospitals are beyond capacity and there is a shortage of medical equipment and supplies. Additionally, the search and rescue efforts, carried out in freezing temperatures and amidst aftershocks, have been ongoing for over 24 hours," Alwan told WION.</p>

<h2><strong>Resources spread thin, response limited</strong></h2>

<p>Hinting at the dark days ahead, Alwan laments that resources are spreading thin and those who were already displaced in Syria are now struggling for survival.</p>

<p>"At the moment, our resources are spread thin in every aspect. The response efforts and distribution of aid are stretched thin, making it difficult to meet the needs of the people. The displaced in Syria were already struggling to survive with limited resources, and now the response is even more limited due to the earthquake. The situation on the ground is still catastrophic with ongoing rescue efforts, however, our field workers have rescued approximately 2,200 civilians."</p>

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<h2><strong>'Saving a life every second'</strong></h2>

<p>Narrating the on-ground difficulties, Alwan says that the response efforts of White Helmets have been hindered by aftershocks and strong earthquakes. As people scramble for lives and volunteers are able to respond to the initial tragedy, another tragedy strikes, he adds.</p>

<p>"We’ve been able to rescue many people, but there has been a large death toll till now and still people are trapped under the rubble. Volunteers are working as hard as they can to save people, but they are at full capacity. The death toll is expected to dramatically rise as hundreds remain trapped under rubble. Time is running out. Every second could mean saving a life," Alwan says.</p>

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<p>The volunteers tirelessly continue to fight for every single life crying with hope to see the light break through the darkness of doomsday, praying to be counted among survivors and not among those dead in the worst catastrophic disasters in the history of mankind.</p>

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Turkey-Syria Earthquake: For more than 29 hours, the rescue workers of White Helmets, exhausted but mentally undefeated, continue to pull out lives trapped underneath the mound of rubble as search and rescue efforts continue after northwestern Syria and southern Turkey were hit by five devastating earthquakes, killing so far more than 5,000 people.

Turkey-Syria Earthquake: For more than 29 hours, the rescue workers of White Helmets, exhausted but mentally undefeated, continue to pull out lives trapped underneath the mound of rubble as search and rescue efforts continue after northwestern Syria and southern Turkey were hit by five devastating earthquakes, killing so far more than 5,000 people. Turning into one of the worst disasters in mankind's history, the monstrous earthquake's toll continues to rise dramatically as rescuers make the frantic search for survivors amid the concrete and debris, with lives fleeting away with every passing second. ALSO READ | Turkey-Syria earthquake Live Updates | Combined death toll surpasses 5,000; WHO says 23mln people affected The humanitarian workers of Nobel Peace Prize-nominated White Helmets, officially known as Syria Civil Defence, with their resilience and bravery continue saving lives and hopes amid the harsh weather conditions. Speaking to WION about the tough conditions in which the volunteers are working in Syria, White Helmets' representative Oubadah Alwan says, "Our volunteers on the ground are facing challenges in all aspects of their rescue efforts. The situation is catastrophic, and our organisation is not equipped to handle this scale of the disaster." No safe zone, people stranded in freezing cold He said people have lost everything they had and now have no shelter or safe zone. The survivors are out in the freezing cold with lack of medical equipment and overwhelmed hospitals, he adds. WATCH | Russian military personnel join rescue effort in quake-hit Syrian cities "Buildings and homes have been completely destroyed, leaving people with no shelter during the harsh winter. There is no safe zone. People are out in the freezing cold with nowhere to go. Hospitals are beyond capacity and there is a shortage of medical equipment and supplies. Additionally, the search and rescue efforts, carried out in freezing temperatures and amidst aftershocks, have been ongoing for over 24 hours," Alwan told WION. Resources spread thin, response limited Hinting at the dark days ahead, Alwan laments that resources are spreading thin and those who were already displaced in Syria are now struggling for survival. "At the moment, our resources are spread thin in every aspect. The response efforts and distribution of aid are stretched thin, making it difficult to meet the needs of the people. The displaced in Syria were already struggling to survive with limited resources, and now the response is even more limited due to the earthquake. The situation on the ground is still catastrophic with ongoing rescue efforts, however, our field workers have rescued approximately 2,200 civilians." 'Saving a life every second' Narrating the on-ground difficulties, Alwan says that the response efforts of White Helmets have been hindered by aftershocks and strong earthquakes. As people scramble for lives and volunteers are able to respond to the initial tragedy, another tragedy strikes, he adds. "We’ve been able to rescue many people, but there has been a large death toll till now and still people are trapped under the rubble. Volunteers are working as hard as they can to save people, but they are at full capacity. The death toll is expected to dramatically rise as hundreds remain trapped under rubble. Time is running out. Every second could mean saving a life," Alwan says. Survivors rescued from under the rubble after hours of work in the city of Al-Dana, north of #Idlib. 2,800+ deaths and injuries and hundreds of families still trapped under the rubble after the #earthquake that struck NW #Syria today, Monday, February 6. pic.twitter.com/WRPbbSNcC6 — The White Helmets (@SyriaCivilDef) February 6, 2023 × The volunteers tirelessly continue to fight for every single life crying with hope to see the light break through the darkness of doomsday, praying to be counted among survivors and not among those dead in the worst catastrophic disasters in the history of mankind. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

EXCLUSIVE | Turkey-Syria quake situation catastrophic, resources stretched thin: White Helmets

Turkiye and Syria were hit by powerful earthquakes, causing massive damage to infrastructure and killing more than 4,000 people. The 7.8 magnitude quake was followed by dozens of aftershocks, which wiped out entire sections of major Turkish cities.

Turkiye earthquake survivors recall horror

<p>Massive earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have killed thousands of people and altered the lives of millions, leaving them with heart-wrenching scenes and heartbreaking stories. The death toll has crossed 11,000 and is expected to rise further.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Search and rescue workers are still racing against time in the hope to find survivors as they comb the rubble the entire day. The international community has come together to help those who lost everything in the disaster and now struggling in freezing temperatures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A moving image from the streets of disaster-hit Turkey painted a picture of pain, sadness, hopelessness and suffering.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mesut Hancer, the father of a 15-year-old, was seen holding the hand of his daughter Irmak, who died in the earthquake in Kahramanmaras.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hancer was seen sitting on the pile of rubble in freezing conditions. He looked grief-stricken to speak but the picture spoke thousands of words.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The news agency AFP reported that he refused to let go of his daughter's hand as her body lay lifeless among the slabs of concrete and strands of twisted rebar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Turkey-Syria earthquake toll crosses 11,000; round-the-clock rescue operations underway&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>The current situation is not so promising for those who survived the powerful quakes, which caused many multi-story buildings to collapse. Amid all the chaos, the frustration is also growing because help has been slow to arrive. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by AFP, Ali Sagiroglu in Kahramanmaras said, "I can't get my brother back from the ruins. I can't get my nephew back. Look around here. There is no state official here, for God's sake. For two days we haven't seen the state around here... Children are freezing from the cold."&nbsp;</p>

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Massive earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have killed thousands of people and altered the lives of millions, leaving them with heart-wrenching scenes and heartbreaking stories.

Massive earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have killed thousands of people and altered the lives of millions, leaving them with heart-wrenching scenes and heartbreaking stories. The death toll has crossed 11,000 and is expected to rise further. Search and rescue workers are still racing against time in the hope to find survivors as they comb the rubble the entire day. The international community has come together to help those who lost everything in the disaster and now struggling in freezing temperatures. A moving image from the streets of disaster-hit Turkey painted a picture of pain, sadness, hopelessness and suffering. ALSO READ | Thai baby who fell down 13m deep well rescued after dramatic 18-hour rescue operation Mesut Hancer, the father of a 15-year-old, was seen holding the hand of his daughter Irmak, who died in the earthquake in Kahramanmaras. Hancer was seen sitting on the pile of rubble in freezing conditions. He looked grief-stricken to speak but the picture spoke thousands of words. The news agency AFP reported that he refused to let go of his daughter's hand as her body lay lifeless among the slabs of concrete and strands of twisted rebar. #Turkey - Mesut Hancer holds the hand of his 15-year-old daughter Irmak, who died in the earthquake in Kahramanmaras. 📷 @AdemAltan3 #AFP pic.twitter.com/69ipyEOcJD — AFP Photo (@AFPphoto) February 8, 2023 × He doesn’t want to let go of her Daughter’s hand 💔 pic.twitter.com/p2n1423oEN — Nilofar Ayoubi (@NilofarAyoubi) February 7, 2023 × WATCH | Turkey-Syria earthquake toll crosses 11,000; round-the-clock rescue operations underway × The current situation is not so promising for those who survived the powerful quakes, which caused many multi-story buildings to collapse. Amid all the chaos, the frustration is also growing because help has been slow to arrive. As quoted by AFP, Ali Sagiroglu in Kahramanmaras said, "I can't get my brother back from the ruins. I can't get my nephew back. Look around here. There is no state official here, for God's sake. For two days we haven't seen the state around here... Children are freezing from the cold." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Heartbreaking image shows father holding hand of daughter, who died in Turkey earthquake

They say politics has a way of seeping into our lives, it is in everything and everywhere we go, but we ask where is the red line? The case in point here is Syria, a country that has been a victim of geopolitics for the last 11 years. Watch the video to know more about it.

Earthquake hit Turkiye and Syria both, why is the response different?

As the world mourns for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo published a cartoon mocking the victims.

Satirical take on Turkey quakes sparks outrage

<p>In the aftermath of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, India responded with humanitarian assistance to both nations. Around 8,000 people have been feared dead in one of the most devastating tremors in the countries’ history.</p>

<p>India has sent four C-17 aircraft carrying over 108 tonnes of relief material, equipment, and rescue personnel to Turkey. Apart from that, 100 personnel and self-contained search and rescue units from the National Disaster Response Force equipped with specialised tools for collapsed structure search and rescue operations have also been dispatched.</p>

<p>India has also sent a 30-bed medical facility to Turkiye, with 99 personnel and medical equipment, including X-ray machines, ventilators, and ambulances.</p>

<p>Speaking to WION on Tuesday, Türkiye Ambassador to India Firat Sunel said, "PM Narendra Modi gave immediate instructions to build a crisis centre and all relevant Indian authorities had a meeting. I was also there for cooperation, and this is an example of good friendship, and we really appreciate it so much."</p>

<p>Besides Turkey, India has sent over six (6) tonnes of relief material to Syria, including emergency use medicines and essential medical items. The relief supplies, transported on a C130J aircraft, also include general and protective gear and equipment such as ECG machines and monitors.</p>

<p>The Syrian Ambassador also spoke to WION and appreciated the Indian support. "The fast, good, generous response by the Government of India is really unique.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>India’s junior foreign minister V Muraleedharan had visited the embassies of both countries in Delhi and extended condolences on behalf of the Indian government.</p>

<p>India's quick response to the crisis highlights its commitment to supporting disaster-stricken communities and providing crucial aid to those in need.</p>

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In the aftermath of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, India responded with humanitarian assistance to both nations. Around 8,000 people have been feared dead in one of the most devastating tremors in the countries’ history.

In the aftermath of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, India responded with humanitarian assistance to both nations. Around 8,000 people have been feared dead in one of the most devastating tremors in the countries’ history. India has sent four C-17 aircraft carrying over 108 tonnes of relief material, equipment, and rescue personnel to Turkey. Apart from that, 100 personnel and self-contained search and rescue units from the National Disaster Response Force equipped with specialised tools for collapsed structure search and rescue operations have also been dispatched. India has also sent a 30-bed medical facility to Turkiye, with 99 personnel and medical equipment, including X-ray machines, ventilators, and ambulances. Speaking to WION on Tuesday, Türkiye Ambassador to India Firat Sunel said, "PM Narendra Modi gave immediate instructions to build a crisis centre and all relevant Indian authorities had a meeting. I was also there for cooperation, and this is an example of good friendship, and we really appreciate it so much." Besides Turkey, India has sent over six (6) tonnes of relief material to Syria, including emergency use medicines and essential medical items. The relief supplies, transported on a C130J aircraft, also include general and protective gear and equipment such as ECG machines and monitors. The Syrian Ambassador also spoke to WION and appreciated the Indian support. "The fast, good, generous response by the Government of India is really unique.” India’s junior foreign minister V Muraleedharan had visited the embassies of both countries in Delhi and extended condolences on behalf of the Indian government. India's quick response to the crisis highlights its commitment to supporting disaster-stricken communities and providing crucial aid to those in need. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India sends humanitarian assistance to earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria

Over 3500 buildings have collapsed, and at least 11,000 people have died in Turkey alone. But are the earthquakes alone to be blamed for the devastation. Or are shoddy construction and Erdogan equally guilty?

Turkey-Syria earthquake toll crosses 11,000; round-the-clock rescue operations underway

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