Turkish Interior Minister reports no major damage from earthquakes in Adana
13 oC
13 oC
Güneşli
13 oC
Güneşli
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has confirmed that there are no significant negative impacts following the recent earthquakes in Adana's Kozan district.
In a statement on X, Minister Yerlikaya provided details about the seismic activities: "Three consecutive earthquakes of magnitude 4.6, 4.5, and 4 centered in Adana's Kozan district occurred. The tremors were also felt in neighboring provinces."
Yerlikaya assured the public that the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and all relevant institutions are actively conducting field scans to assess the situation. He stated: "There is no negative situation at the moment. We are following the developments closely."
He also expressed well wishes for those affected by the earthquakes, saying: "I wish our citizens affected by the earthquake get well soon. May God protect our country and nation from disasters."
AFAD and other emergency teams have been dispatched to the affected areas to ensure safety and provide necessary assistance. The government remains vigilant and is prepared to respond to any emerging needs.
The earthquakes, which have caused concern among residents, underline the importance of Türkiye's readiness and resilience in facing natural disasters. (ILKHA)
LEGAL WARNING: All rights of the published news, photos and videos are reserved by İlke Haber Ajansı Basın Yayın San. Trade A.Ş. Under no circumstances can all or part of the news, photos and videos be used without a written contract or subscription.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Baku today to participate in a high-profile trilateral summit with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, coinciding with Azerbaijan’s Independence Day and the opening of Lachin International Airport.
The Ankara Palestine Solidarity Platform (ANFIDAP), a coalition of 33 Turkish civil society organizations, has called for urgent legal action against Turkish-Israeli dual citizens who have participated in or supported Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
In a continued crackdown on suspected members of the Gulenist network, an Istanbul court on Monday ordered the arrest of 61 active-duty military officers accused of maintaining covert ties with the group between 2006 and 2018.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the importance of ethical conduct in public service during a speech at the “Signing Ceremony of Cooperation Protocol on Ethics Training and Training of Ethics Trainers” held at the Presidential Complex.
