Deadly earthquake struck Turkey

TURKEY, 25 Jan. 2020 – Twenty-two people have died meanwhile 1,032 people injured in 6.8 Richter scale earthquake that has shaken Elazig, eastern Turkey.

The centralised tremblor in Sivrice has caused few buildings to collapse and affected almost 20 thousand civilians.

According to Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) , it is reported that more than 200 aftershocks following to the first earthquake.

The tremor can be felt by neighbourhood countries such as Syria, Lubnan and Iran.

Pakistan deadly winter death toll rises to 92

PAKISTAN, 15 Jan. 2020 – The death toll in Quetta and Azad Kashmir, Pakistan has risen to 92 mainly due to collapsing mud houses.

According to Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), figures for damaged homes currently stand at 489 for both partially and fully damaged.

Avalanches has blocked the seven important access roads in Azad Kashmir and made the rescue and relief efforts intensified.

Islamic Relief has mobilised the Disaster Response Teams (DRT) and initiated preparations with local vendors for food supplies.

The urgent humanitarian aids include temporary shelters, non-food items, safe drinking water, hygiene kits, cash for work and psychosocial support.

International emergency appeal donations can be channeled via Islamic Relief Malaysia general line at 03-89263434 or click the link http://bit.ly/International-Aid-Emergency.

Death toll at 77 in Pakistan deadly weather

PAKISTAN, 14 Jan. 2020 – Extreme winter weather in Pakistan has caused 15 death in Quetta and at least 62 death in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) over the last two days.

It has been reported that 11 are injured, many people are missing, and more than 100 homes have been damaged due to avalanches and landslides.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature in Kalat, Quetta and Ziarat has dropped to minus 10, 11 and 13 degrees Celsius respectively.

The Provisional Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has declared emergency within northern of Balochistan.

The authorities are currently supplying humanitarian assistance to the affected people particularly food, blankets and medicines.

Islamic Relief and partners on the ground in Balochistan are conducting a Rapid Needs Assessment and monitoring the ongoing situation closely for an emergency response.

International emergency appeal donations can be channeled via Islamic Relief Malaysia general line at 03-89263434 or click the link http://bit.ly/International-Aid-Emergency.

Taal volcano eruption in southern Philippines

MANILA, 13 Jan. 2020 – One of the most active volcanos located at the island of Luzon, about 60 kilometers in southern of Manila had spewed ash up to 14 kilometers into air last Sunday.

The Taal volcano is considered among the world’s most dangerous following to the high number of populations staying in its vicinity besides of its tourism hotspots.

Philippine authorities urged almost half millions of people nearby to evacuate as the volcano can erupt in any time.

As of today, more than 16,400 evacuees are placed in temporary evacuation centers and there is anticipation the number will keep increasing.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has raised the alert level to four that give an indication of eruption could gush out in coming hours or days.

The fifth alert level is the highest, indicating that eruption is taking place.

Currently, Islamic Relief is monitoring the situation closely and exploring an emergency response.

Idlib civilian displacement increased

IDLIB, 10 Jan. 2020 – More than 312,000 people have fled from southern province of Idlib to the north meanwhile thousands of others in Saraqab did the same as a result of anticipation that hostilities will attack their vicinity.

Tens of thousands more civilians have moved to the northern Aleppo as in Afrin and A’zaz seeking protection and access to basic needs.

The security is volatile where bombing had caused destruction of public infrastructure such as school and IDP camp.

The domestic refugees are in urgent needs of humanitarian aids particularly shelter, medicine, food, non-food items and winterisation assistance.

Donations can be channeled via Islamic Relief Malaysia general line at 03-89263434 or visit our website at www.islamic-relief.org.my

Puerto Rico struck by 6.4 magnitud earthquake

PUERTO RICO, 7 Jan. 2020 – A deadly 6.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken Puerto Rico resulting in at least one death and eight others are injured.

346 people have been rendered homeless in the destructive tremor that has caused collapsed homes and buildings, damaged roads, widespread power outages and 300,000 households remain with no water supply since last Tuesday.

The Governor of Puerto Rico has declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard that would result in accompanying aid.