Death toll from Türkiye earthquake rises to 40,642

The death toll from the earthquake in Türkiye has risen to 36,187, Head of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) Yunus Sezer said, Report informs.

According to him, 80 countries have sent search and rescue teams to Türkiye: “Some of them have completed their work.”

Sezer said that financial support is given to the citizens accordingly: “We give 10,000 liras ($530.5) to each family. We aim to provide at least partial support to the earthquake victims.”

He also noted that search and rescue operations are ongoing.