Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Situation Report 1

Earthquakes affected the neighbouring provinces of Adıyaman, Kilis, Osmaniye, Gaziantep, Malatya, Şanlıurfa,Diyarbakır, Adana and Hatay, where around 14 million people reside. Authorities declared this earthquake a Level 4 earthquake within the scope of Türkiye Disaster Response Plan, which calls for an international rescue. Officials from Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) also indicated that aftershocks are expected to continue for a long time.Turkish Red Crescent has launched a fundraising campaign and also launched an International Appeal through the IFRC to mobilise this significant international solidarity. Increased global support and solidarity to deliver humanitarian assistance are essential in the weeks and months of recovery ahead is crucial.