In the early hours of February 6, 2023, southern Türkiye was rocked by back-to-back 7.8-magnitude earthquakes 🌋, devastating cities and upending lives across the region. CGTN reporter Neyran Elden’s firsthand account from Hatay—one of the hardest-hit areas—paints a stark picture of resilience amid chaos.
‘No Sleep in Hatay’
Collapsed buildings dominate the skyline, with survivors still trapped under rubble days later. Rescue teams and volunteers work around the clock ⏰, battling freezing temperatures and dwindling hope. ‘Every minute counts,’ Elden emphasizes, describing the desperate rush to save lives.
Humanitarian Lifelines Emerge
Tents now dot the city center, offering shelter and distributing essentials like clothes and food 🧥🍞. International aid has begun arriving, but the scale of destruction—stretching into northern Syria—demands more. ‘This is a critical time,’ says Elden, as survivors brace for long-term recovery.
