President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Pledge Tuesday quickly rebuild southeast region destroyed it last Last week’s catastrophic earthquakes, he also vowed to press on with rescue and recovery efforts.
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 7.6 W powerful Aftershocks hit 10 Turkish provinces on February 6th seriously hit Neighboring Syria flatten or damage thousands of buildings, destroy roads and other infrastructure.
Erdogan announced more from 35,400 people died so far in What he referred to as a “disaster.” of the century. ” the death The number of losses is almost certain rise Search further teams Role up with more Corpses and the window for The search for survivors closes.
Confirmed deaths exceed those recorded from the massive Erzincan earthquake in In 1939, about 33,000 were killed people.
More than 105,500 have been injured and more More than 13,000 are still receiving treatment in Hospitals, Erdogan said in a televised address in Ankara following a five-hour cabinet meeting at the headquarters of Disaster and Emergency Management Authority.
“we facing one of Not only the greatest natural disasters in Our country however also in the history of humanity, Erdogan said.
The catastrophe that happened in a area larger than the entire region of a lot countries in the world and took place Briefly distance From the surface, 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) away, the destruction (it caused) compared to other major earthquakes in history,” He said.
“These successive earthquakes unleashed energy worth hundreds of more powerful atomic bombs which country face The issues we did during this disaster.”
You need ‘tougher’ rules”
However, Erdogan vowed that the authorities would continue to come to the rescue missions Until we remove last A citizen under the collapsed buildings.
The ten provinces affected by the earthquake are home to about 13.5 million people, or 15% of Turkish population. the region accounts for close to 10% of the country’s gross domestic product.
Erdogan said that there are 47,000 buildings, including 211,000 residences destroyed or severely damaged to require demolition.
98% said of All buildings destroyed He was built Before 1999, when a strong earthquake occurred hit Marmara Turkish region killing 18,000 people And what follows later in new Tougher earthquake resistance building symbols.
Erdogan said, “The collapsed buildings remind B government of the need for Tougher build rulesas the authorities continued to target contractors allegedly linked with demolished buildings. tens of builders have already He was arrested, while warrants were issued for his arrest for dozens of others.
Ministry of Justice announced Enterprise of Earthquake crime investigation offices to identify contractors and others responsible for building He works. He will gather evidence, instruct experts including architects, geologists, and engineers, and verify building Occupation permits and permits.
More than 2.2 million people Owns left the worst-hit Areas already Hundreds, Erdogan said of thousands of The buildings became uninhabitable. Inform that the shelter needs of a total of 1.6 million were survivors met.
More than 175,000 tents and 5,400 containers have been set up set up in He indicated the area affected by the earthquake.
“we will rebuild all homes and workplaces, destroyed or made Uninhabitable by the earthquake and turned over over to the right holders added.
reconstruction for start in He walks
Damage assessment of Buildings will be completed in A week I will reconstruction begin like soon like next month, note.
Erdogan announced that government intends start Building of 30,000 homes in He walks. He said that the state will complete Reconstruction of housing within a yearAnd he was getting ready program To raise the country’s position at once again. “
The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and the Department of Housing Development (TOKI) will launch the preparations for new To be homes and cities built in the regionHe said.
“Our goal is complete Building of High quality and safe buildings in a year to meet housing needs in The entire earthquake affected area.
in the southern province of Hatay, half of Buildings either collapsed or suffered severe damage or need Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu said that the demolition is fast on Wednesday.
the government Encourage those in earthquake-hit Areas whose buildings were deemed safe to return home.
“we want Citizens to track the condition of their buildings on the online system and get back In the buildings that receive safety mark from the Ministry of Urbanization, in Okay start get back The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, said in a statement to A news conspiracy in Malatya, 160 km from the epicenter of earthquake.
“We will quickly demolish what needs to be demolished and build Safe Homes,” tweeted Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum.
earthquake impact on GDP is not likely to have the same impact as after the 1999 earthquake in Northwest Turkey, the heart of the industry, has been hit, said Mahmoud Mohieldin, Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund on Sidelines of Arab Public Finance Forum on Sunday.
Muhyiddin added It after the initial impact over the next few months , public And private sector investments in Rebuilding can boost GDP growth Going forward.
However, economists and officials estimated that the earthquake would depress the economy growth by up to two percent points this year. the government weather forecast growth at 5% in 2022 estimated growth by 5.5% in 2023 before the earthquake.
Status report published at the weekend by the Turkish Business and Enterprise Confederation (TÜRKONFED) cost of $84.1 billion in damage – $70.8 billion in repair of thousands of homes$10.4 billion in losses of national income and $2.9 billion in losses of workdays.
He said main The costs will be to rebuild housing, transport lines and infrastructure; and meet short, medium and long-term shelter needs of hundreds of thousands left homeless.
three-month term of A state of emergency has been declared in 10 affected provinces are central bank he have postponed payments on some loans. Treasury announced force compelling to the end of july f postponed tax payments for the region.
Erdogan said that Turkey was using all the aid packages extended to AFAD’s home and from abroad, worth 8.3 billion Turkish liras (about $440 million) for in this time.
As members of the Cabinet and government Officials who Attended the Cabinet meeting, we decided to donate a total of 136.58 million TL to AFAD for earthquake victims. Now is the time heal wounds and pain relief, rebuild What was destroyed and made millions of our people clinging to life added.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Pledge Tuesday quickly rebuild southeast region destroyed it last Last week’s catastrophic earthquakes, he also vowed to press on with rescue and recovery efforts.
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 7.6 W powerful Aftershocks hit 10 Turkish provinces on February 6th seriously hit Neighboring Syria flatten or damage thousands of buildings, destroy roads and other infrastructure.
Erdogan announced more from 35,400 people died so far in What he referred to as a “disaster.” of the century. ” the death The number of losses is almost certain rise Search further teams Role up with more Corpses and the window for The search for survivors closes.
Confirmed deaths exceed those recorded from the massive Erzincan earthquake in In 1939, about 33,000 were killed people.
More than 105,500 have been injured and more More than 13,000 are still receiving treatment in Hospitals, Erdogan said in a televised address in Ankara following a five-hour cabinet meeting at the headquarters of Disaster and Emergency Management Authority.
“we facing one of Not only the greatest natural disasters in Our country however also in the history of humanity, Erdogan said.
The catastrophe that happened in a area larger than the entire region of a lot countries in the world and took place Briefly distance From the surface, 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) away, the destruction (it caused) compared to other major earthquakes in history,” He said.
“These successive earthquakes unleashed energy worth hundreds of more powerful atomic bombs which country face The issues we did during this disaster.”
You need ‘tougher’ rules”
However, Erdogan vowed that the authorities would continue to come to the rescue missions Until we remove last A citizen under the collapsed buildings.
The ten provinces affected by the earthquake are home to about 13.5 million people, or 15% of Turkish population. the region accounts for close to 10% of the country’s gross domestic product.
Erdogan said that there are 47,000 buildings, including 211,000 residences destroyed or severely damaged to require demolition.
98% said of All buildings destroyed He was built Before 1999, when a strong earthquake occurred hit Marmara Turkish region killing 18,000 people And what follows later in new Tougher earthquake resistance building symbols.
Erdogan said, “The collapsed buildings remind B government of the need for Tougher build rulesas the authorities continued to target contractors allegedly linked with demolished buildings. tens of builders have already He was arrested, while warrants were issued for his arrest for dozens of others.
Ministry of Justice announced Enterprise of Earthquake crime investigation offices to identify contractors and others responsible for building He works. He will gather evidence, instruct experts including architects, geologists, and engineers, and verify building Occupation permits and permits.
More than 2.2 million people Owns left the worst-hit Areas already Hundreds, Erdogan said of thousands of The buildings became uninhabitable. Inform that the shelter needs of a total of 1.6 million were survivors met.
More than 175,000 tents and 5,400 containers have been set up set up in He indicated the area affected by the earthquake.
“we will rebuild all homes and workplaces, destroyed or made Uninhabitable by the earthquake and turned over over to the right holders added.
reconstruction for start in He walks
Damage assessment of Buildings will be completed in A week I will reconstruction begin like soon like next month, note.
Erdogan announced that government intends start Building of 30,000 homes in He walks. He said that the state will complete Reconstruction of housing within a yearAnd he was getting ready program To raise the country’s position at once again. “
The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and the Department of Housing Development (TOKI) will launch the preparations for new To be homes and cities built in the regionHe said.
“Our goal is complete Building of High quality and safe buildings in a year to meet housing needs in The entire earthquake affected area.
in the southern province of Hatay, half of Buildings either collapsed or suffered severe damage or need Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu said that the demolition is fast on Wednesday.
the government Encourage those in earthquake-hit Areas whose buildings were deemed safe to return home.
“we want Citizens to track the condition of their buildings on the online system and get back In the buildings that receive safety mark from the Ministry of Urbanization, in Okay start get back The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, said in a statement to A news conspiracy in Malatya, 160 km from the epicenter of earthquake.
“We will quickly demolish what needs to be demolished and build Safe Homes,” tweeted Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum.
earthquake impact on GDP is not likely to have the same impact as after the 1999 earthquake in Northwest Turkey, the heart of the industry, has been hit, said Mahmoud Mohieldin, Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund on Sidelines of Arab Public Finance Forum on Sunday.
Muhyiddin added It after the initial impact over the next few months , public And private sector investments in Rebuilding can boost GDP growth Going forward.
However, economists and officials estimated that the earthquake would depress the economy growth by up to two percent points this year. the government weather forecast growth at 5% in 2022 estimated growth by 5.5% in 2023 before the earthquake.
Status report published at the weekend by the Turkish Business and Enterprise Confederation (TÜRKONFED) cost of $84.1 billion in damage – $70.8 billion in repair of thousands of homes$10.4 billion in losses of national income and $2.9 billion in losses of workdays.
He said main The costs will be to rebuild housing, transport lines and infrastructure; and meet short, medium and long-term shelter needs of hundreds of thousands left homeless.
three-month term of A state of emergency has been declared in 10 affected provinces are central bank he have postponed payments on some loans. Treasury announced force compelling to the end of july f postponed tax payments for the region.
Erdogan said that Turkey was using all the aid packages extended to AFAD’s home and from abroad, worth 8.3 billion Turkish liras (about $440 million) for in this time.
As members of the Cabinet and government Officials who Attended the Cabinet meeting, we decided to donate a total of 136.58 million TL to AFAD for earthquake victims. Now is the time heal wounds and pain relief, rebuild What was destroyed and made millions of our people clinging to life added.