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Earthquake death toll in Turkey climbs to 31,974

Earthquake death toll in Turkey climbs to 31,974

An earthquake-struck building in Turkey. (Credit: Mohammed Yassin/L'Orient Today)

ISTANBUL — The death toll from powerful earthquakes that struck Turkey last week has risen to 31,974, the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said on Tuesday.

AFAD said nearly 195,962 victims have been evacuated from the quake zone in southern Turkey.

ISTANBUL — The death toll from powerful earthquakes that struck Turkey last week has risen to 31,974, the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said on Tuesday.

AFAD said nearly 195,962 victims have been evacuated from the quake zone in southern Turkey.