Heavy rainfall in the south-eastern region of Turkey has caused severe flooding in the tents of earthquake victims, further complicating the lives of homeless people. According to DHA news agency reports on Tuesday, the flood has turned the makeshift tents into muddy pools, and people are struggling to cope with the rising water levels.
The pictures coming out of İskenderun in Hatay province are heartbreaking, with puddles and mud forming around the tents. Opposition politician Canan Kaftancıoğlu shared a video on Twitter showing a woman crying and trying to force water out of her tent with a slider mop.
Kaftancıoğlu accused the authorities of not providing promised housing in shipping containers, a month after the earthquake struck. There are even people who do not have tents, she said. “After the disaster, the disaster still continues.”
The earthquake that hit the Syrian-Turkish border region five weeks ago killed more than 48,000 people in Turkey alone. Thousands are homeless and sheltered in emergency shelters such as tents.
The tents are to be gradually replaced by container cities. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has promised to rebuild houses in the earthquake region within a year.
However, with the May 14 parliamentary and presidential elections looming, some are sceptical about the promises made. Election campaigning is currently underway in Turkey, with citizens set to vote for a new parliament and president.
The situation in the earthquake region is dire, and many people are struggling to cope with the aftermath of the disaster. The heavy rain has made life even more difficult for those living in makeshift shelters.
Local authorities have been working to provide relief to those affected by the earthquake, but progress has been slow. With winter approaching, it is vital that people are provided with adequate shelter to survive the harsh conditions.
The Turkish Red Crescent has been providing assistance to those affected by the disaster. The organization has set up a camp in İskenderun to provide shelter to those left homeless by the earthquake.
The Turkish government has also provided financial assistance to those affected by the disaster. However, many people are still struggling to get by, and the heavy rain has made the situation worse.
The international community has also been providing aid to Turkey in the aftermath of the earthquake. The United Nations has been working with local authorities to provide assistance to those affected by the disaster.
The earthquake has highlighted the need for better disaster preparedness in Turkey. The country is situated in an earthquake-prone region, and experts have warned that more earthquakes could hit in the future.
The Turkish government has pledged to improve disaster preparedness in the country. However, progress has been slow, and more needs to be done to ensure that people are protected in the event of a disaster.
The earthquake has also highlighted the need for better housing and infrastructure in Turkey. Many of the buildings in the affected region were poorly constructed, making them vulnerable to collapse in the event of an earthquake.
The Turkish government has promised to rebuild houses and improve infrastructure in the earthquake region. However, progress has been slow, and many people are still living in temporary shelters.
The earthquake has had a devastating impact on Turkey, and the heavy rain has made the situation even worse. It is vital that the international community continues to provide assistance to those affected by the disaster.