Survivors Struggle in Türkiye Quake Zone: Freezing Nights & Scarce Aid

Two massive earthquakes have left survivors in southern Türkiye battling subzero temperatures and dire shortages of basic supplies, with rescue teams racing against time to reach those trapped. Six days after the disaster, communities near the epicenter in Kahramanmaraş province’s Pazarcık district are burning debris for warmth and sleeping in cars due to a critical lack of tents and heaters.

Cold Nights, Desperate Measures

‘It’s like fighting a war against nature,’ said one resident, as nighttime temperatures plunged to -10°C. Many rely on wood salvaged from collapsed buildings to stay alive, while aid deliveries face delays from blocked roads and overwhelming demand.

Aid Efforts Ramp Up

International relief groups are mobilizing to deliver essentials, but the scale of destruction—with thousands dead across Türkiye and northern Syria—has strained resources. Locals urge faster support: ‘We need blankets, food, and hope,’ shared a mother sheltering in a damaged vehicle.

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Survivors in the Türkiye quake epicenter facing harsh living condition

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