13.5 million people were injured from the on February 6, on February 6, on February 6th. According to Haqqin.az with reference to the Turkish media, this was announced by the Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Changes Murat Kurum.
The minister said that the earthquake directly affected 10 provinces in the region.
“after the first strong earthquake, some buildings were fully or partially destroyed, the second earthquake completely destroyed partially damaged buildings. More than 70 percent of cities are in a seismic area,” said the Turkish minister.
According to him, since 10 provinces are located close to each other, and roads are loaded, help from neighboring provinces does not work out.
“This earthquake is the largest natural disaster, which we have encountered over the past century. The earthquake directly affected 13.5 million people,” Kurum added.
The official also recommended that citizens not return to their homes, wait out the danger in the temporary shelters offered by him.