<p>A month after a catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey, torrential rain has killed at least 14, submerging two provinces in the process. Five people are missing while countless have been rendered homeless, yet again.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to local media reports, 11 were killed in Sanliurfa, a town 50 km north of the Syrian border while two died in Adiyaman, including a one-year-old toddler.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shocking video clips that have since gone viral on social media platforms show the helpless victims being dragged away by the current of the water. Cars and other vehicles could be seen floating as the streets turned to streams.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With hundreds of thousands of earthquake survivors living in tents and other temporary accommodations, the rain has come as a double whammy.</p>

<p>Turkish soldiers and rescue teams have been deployed to carry out evacuation operations. Using heavy-duty machines and boats, the teams are attempting to save people stuck in the cascading water.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>More than a dozen professional divers have also been pressed into the operation, according to the Turkish disaster management agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the water subsides, the authorities are sweating over the prospect of a fresh bout of misery. Water-borne diseases such as typhoid fever, cholera, malaria and dengue are some of the common diseases that occur post-flood.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Turkey and Syria were rocked by a powerful earthquake on February 6 which has already killed more than 52,000.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Over 200,000 buildings were flattened across the landscape as thousands died in the dead of the night. The rescue and rehabilitation process has been going non-stop but given the scale of the destruction, it could take months before a clear picture of the final death toll emerges.</p>

<p>President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing an uphill battle ahead of a difficult re-election in May as public anger continues to simmer against him and his party. The general public is of the view that the government's response to the calamity has been slow and largely ineffective.&nbsp;</p>

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A month after a catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey, torrential rain has killed at least 14, submerging two provinces in the process. Five people are missing while countless have been rendered homeless, yet again.

A month after a catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey, torrential rain has killed at least 14, submerging two provinces in the process. Five people are missing while countless have been rendered homeless, yet again. According to local media reports, 11 were killed in Sanliurfa, a town 50 km north of the Syrian border while two died in Adiyaman, including a one-year-old toddler. Shocking video clips that have since gone viral on social media platforms show the helpless victims being dragged away by the current of the water. Cars and other vehicles could be seen floating as the streets turned to streams. With hundreds of thousands of earthquake survivors living in tents and other temporary accommodations, the rain has come as a double whammy. Turkish soldiers and rescue teams have been deployed to carry out evacuation operations. Using heavy-duty machines and boats, the teams are attempting to save people stuck in the cascading water. WATCH | Husky dog rescued after spending 23 days under Turkey earthquake rubble More than a dozen professional divers have also been pressed into the operation, according to the Turkish disaster management agency. After the water subsides, the authorities are sweating over the prospect of a fresh bout of misery. Water-borne diseases such as typhoid fever, cholera, malaria and dengue are some of the common diseases that occur post-flood. Turkey and Syria were rocked by a powerful earthquake on February 6 which has already killed more than 52,000. WATCH | Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Clampdown on building contractors in Turkey × Over 200,000 buildings were flattened across the landscape as thousands died in the dead of the night. The rescue and rehabilitation process has been going non-stop but given the scale of the destruction, it could take months before a clear picture of the final death toll emerges. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing an uphill battle ahead of a difficult re-election in May as public anger continues to simmer against him and his party. The general public is of the view that the government's response to the calamity has been slow and largely ineffective. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Miracle stories of survival continue to emerge days after the deadly earthquake struck Turkey and parts of Syria. Three more people were pulled from the rubble 10 days after the quake struck, with two of them being minors. One of them is 17-year-old Aleyna Ölmez who was pulled alive from the rubble 248 hours after the February 6 quake. Aleyna is now being dubbed a "miracle girl" as she fought odds to emerge alive. Around 10 hours later, 30-year-old Neslihan Kilic and a 12-year-old boy named Osman were rescued. Both of them told rescuers that more people were buried in the rubble nearby.</p>

<p><strong>Turkey-Syria earthquake death count&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The massive earthquake has killed a total of 43,885 people in Turkey and Syria. Rescue efforts are nearing their end but as people continue to be pulled out hours after the earthquake, rescuers continue to look for survivors in hopes of finding more. However, the cold weather has hampered efforts. The problem is even more severe in Syria where sending aid is not easy due to logistical challenges.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>The magnitude of the earthquake in Turkey</strong></p>

<p>The scale of human loss and destruction has led to a ripple effect, with people across the globe trying to understand why was the Turkey earthquake so deadly. The Turkey earthquake measured a massive 7.8-magnitude on the Richter Scale. Hours later, another earthquake was reported and measured 7.5. The two quakes combined led to an unimaginable scale of devastation in the two countries. The buildings that collapsed weren't all old. People are angry since new buildings also fell like a pack of cards. At least 54 people have been arrested in the country for poor quality buildings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Turkey-Syria earthquake rescue and relief efforts</strong></p>

<p>With millions now left homeless, international aid agencies are pressing in with rescue and relief work. People are sleeping in tents, mosques, schools and even cars. The situation is aggravated by the cold weather in Turkey and Syria. The United Nations has &nbsp;appealed for more than one billion dollars in funds for the Turkish relief operation. Earlier, the world body had launched a $400 million appeal for Syrians. Humanitarian groups have stressed that the survivors will need psychological and mental health services.</p>

<p><strong>Aleyna Ölmez's condition</strong></p>

<p>Aleyna is being treated at the Kahramanmaraş Sutcu Imam University Faculty of Medicine. The doctor treating Aleyna is surprised to see that her health is good. Turkey’s state news channel TRT Haber showed Aleyna in a hospital room where her aunt and grandmother sat next to her. TRT Haber cameras showed Aleyna with her eyes open with tubes inserted for oxygen supplements. She could be seen shaking her head and smiling when asked how she felt.</p>

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Miracle stories of survival continue to emerge days after the deadly earthquake struck Turkey and parts of Syria. Three more people were pulled from the rubble 10 days after the quake struck, with two of them being minors.

Miracle stories of survival continue to emerge days after the deadly earthquake struck Turkey and parts of Syria. Three more people were pulled from the rubble 10 days after the quake struck, with two of them being minors. One of them is 17-year-old Aleyna Ölmez who was pulled alive from the rubble 248 hours after the February 6 quake. Aleyna is now being dubbed a "miracle girl" as she fought odds to emerge alive. Around 10 hours later, 30-year-old Neslihan Kilic and a 12-year-old boy named Osman were rescued. Both of them told rescuers that more people were buried in the rubble nearby. Turkey-Syria earthquake death count The massive earthquake has killed a total of 43,885 people in Turkey and Syria. Rescue efforts are nearing their end but as people continue to be pulled out hours after the earthquake, rescuers continue to look for survivors in hopes of finding more. However, the cold weather has hampered efforts. The problem is even more severe in Syria where sending aid is not easy due to logistical challenges. Also Read | The Turkey quake broke an olive grove into two, creating a 984-feet valley The magnitude of the earthquake in Turkey The scale of human loss and destruction has led to a ripple effect, with people across the globe trying to understand why was the Turkey earthquake so deadly. The Turkey earthquake measured a massive 7.8-magnitude on the Richter Scale. Hours later, another earthquake was reported and measured 7.5. The two quakes combined led to an unimaginable scale of devastation in the two countries. The buildings that collapsed weren't all old. People are angry since new buildings also fell like a pack of cards. At least 54 people have been arrested in the country for poor quality buildings. × Turkey-Syria earthquake rescue and relief efforts With millions now left homeless, international aid agencies are pressing in with rescue and relief work. People are sleeping in tents, mosques, schools and even cars. The situation is aggravated by the cold weather in Turkey and Syria. The United Nations has appealed for more than one billion dollars in funds for the Turkish relief operation. Earlier, the world body had launched a $400 million appeal for Syrians. Humanitarian groups have stressed that the survivors will need psychological and mental health services. Aleyna Ölmez's condition Aleyna is being treated at the Kahramanmaraş Sutcu Imam University Faculty of Medicine. The doctor treating Aleyna is surprised to see that her health is good. Turkey’s state news channel TRT Haber showed Aleyna in a hospital room where her aunt and grandmother sat next to her. TRT Haber cameras showed Aleyna with her eyes open with tubes inserted for oxygen supplements. She could be seen shaking her head and smiling when asked how she felt. (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.

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Turkey-Syria earthquake: Three pulled alive 248 hours after deadly quake as toll nears 44,000