On 7 October 2023, a powerful earthquake struck the western province of Herat, Afghanistan, killing more than 2,000 people and injuring more than 9,000 others. The epicenter of the quake was located about 30 kilometers from the Zindajan district, where 13 villages suffered the most damage. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake […]
After devastating earthquakes, reconstruction begins at full speed in Turkey
Turkiye, a resolute country and a resilient nation, has started rebuilding its cities and villages destroyed by the recent earthquakes. As the aftershocks still keep the population on the edge, the urge to get back on their own feet is what unites the people against the massive challenges. The government of Turkiye has started the […]
Powerful earthquakes strike Turkey and Syria again
While Turkey and Syria were still dealing with the devastation caused by a series of earthquakes a couple of weeks ago, two more earthquakes of 6.4 and 5.8 magnitude hit the unfortunate countries on Monday, 20 February 2023. According to the initial reports, three persons have lost their lives and 213 have been injured in […]
This Valentine Day, please donate a blanket to earthquake victims in Turkiye
This Valentine Day, please consider donating a blanket for the earthquake victims in Turkiye. The address of the collection point in Ashgabat is given in the poster below:
Turkey-Syria Earthquake – As death toll exceeds 21000, rescue teams work miracles – Hope against Despair
As of late 9 February 2023, the death toll in the Turkey-Syria earthquakes has exceeded 21000. While the body count mounted swiftly in the span of just 72 hours, the rescue teams have been racing against time to save as many survivors from the wreckage as humanly possible. Thousands of professional and volunteer rescue workers, […]
Earthquake in Turkey, Syria – Greater Central Asia must use its transport networks, other resources for immediate relief work, long-term solutions
nCa Analysis The death and destruction caused by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria on 6 and 7 February 2023 is colossal by all means. According to the latest reports, as of the morning of 8 February 2023, the death toll is around 8000. All of the five countries of Central Asia acted swiftly and […]
More earthquakes adds to devastation in Turkey – Death toll exceeds 5000
Turkey and Syria were hit by more earthquakes on Tuesday, 7 February 2023. According to the media reports, two major earthquakes of 5.7 on the Richter scale Tuesday morning struck the same areas that were affected by the earthquake the previous day. The death toll has exceeded 5000 and rising fast. More than 20000 have […]
Here is how to help in relief work for Turkey-Syria earthquake victims
The two successive earthquakes Monday morning have wreaked havoc in Syria and Turkey. Nine provinces of Turkey (Turkiye) have been affected and the death toll has already reached 1200. At the Richter scale 7.8, it was a massive earthquake along the East Anatolian fault line, long identified by the experts as very dangerous. The people […]
Several cities in Turkey, Syria hit by 7.8 earthquake – Hundreds dead, thousands injured, left homeless
A massive earthquake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, hit several cities in Turkey and Syria on Monday. The death toll is more than 700 and climbing. Thousands have been injured and rendered homeless. Eight provinces in Turkey including Gaziantep, Osmania, and Kahramanmaras have been affected. Many buildings have collapsed including the historic Gaziantep castle. […]