Over 5,000 people have reportedly died as a result of the powerful earthquake
A catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on the morning of 6 February, with tremors felt throughout Greece, Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt, Jordan and Cyprus. It has caused immense devastation as buildings collapsed atop sleeping residents and buried some beneath rubble, resulting in a reported 5,000 casualties. In addition, freezing temperatures contribute to the death toll and hinder rescue efforts. The UAE has sent Dhs50 million in humanitarian aid alongside search-and-rescue teams, while countries around the world are offering their support: France, Spain, Austria and Serbia are some that have dispatched rescue teams; Germany has delivered emergency generators, tents and water-treatment equipment; while Taiwan has sent rescue squads and 13 tonnes of equipment along with a $200,000 donation.
Time is running out. Hundreds still trapped under the rubble. Every second could mean saving a life. We appeal to all humanitarian organizations and international bodies to provide material support and assistance to organizations responding to this disaster.#earthquake #Syria pic.twitter.com/UlYkz0gSBz
— The White Helmets (@SyriaCivilDef) February 7, 2023
If you would like to help those that have been affected, you can donate to the following organisations if you are in the UAE:
MOJEH urges you to only donate through official channels.
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