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Displaying 5 of about 5 resultsTürkiye was hit by a series of debilitating earthquakes in February 2023. Even for an earthquake- prone region, the disaster was unprecedented in its scope and the magnitude of the destruction it caused. Fatalities to date number 48 448; 3.3 million people have been displaced; and almost two million people are being sheltered in tent camps and containe…
This report provides an early and preliminary estimate of the direct damage costs caused by these earthquakes, which in turn will inform the response of the World Bank Group and its partners and support planning for recovery and reconstruction. The report is based on a rapid and remote post-disaster damage assessment that follows the established GRADE m…
This book is intended for everyone who wants to better prepare for unforeseen situations, whether caused by disasters such as earthquakes, floods, or wildfires, or anthropogenic disasters such as fires, workplace accidents, terrorist attacks, or pandemics. We live in a constantly changing world and often face challenges that require quick and effective…
This policy brief details the impact of this natural hazard on Syrians living under Temporary Protection in Türkiye and how it exacerbates their pre-existing precarious living conditions. It then explains why Syrians should be uniquely included in recovery approaches while rebuilding lives and livelihoods in supporting affected communities to resume the…
This study presents recovery needs assessment across selected sectors and presents findings on key challenges for recovery from the 2023 Turkiye-Syria Earthquakes. Due to its geographical location, Türkiye lies within active seismic fault lines, leading to its frequent encounter with large-scale earthquakes. Since the 1500s, numerous earthquakes with a…