Breaking News: Statement from Murat Kurum regarding the earthquake in Malatya! He announced the number of damaged buildings

According to AFAD data, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Kale district of Malatya yesterday at 10:46. The earthquake, which caused brief panic, was also felt in surrounding provinces.

Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum announced the latest situation regarding the earthquake in Malatya.

Stating that 1,211 reports have been evaluated so far, Kurum reported that 18 buildings with minor damage have been identified in Malatya.

Providing information regarding Elazığ, which was also affected by the earthquake, Kurum said, "In Elazığ, 20 heavily damaged and 517 buildings with minor damage have been identified."

The statement made by Kurum on his X account is as follows:

"So far, 1,211 reports have been evaluated. In Elazığ, 20 heavily damaged and 517 buildings with minor damage have been identified; in Malatya, 18 buildings with minor damage have been identified. Our citizens should rest assured. We will complete our damage assessment work as soon as possible and take all necessary steps."

Malatya’nın Kale ilçesinde meydana gelen ve çevre illerimizden de hissedilen 5,9 büyüklüğündeki deprem sonrası Yapı İşleri Genel Müdürlüğümüze bağlı hasar tespit ekiplerimizin çalışmaları sürüyor. Şu ana kadar bin 211 ihbar değerlendirilmiş;

??Elazığ’da 20 ağır hasarlı, 517 az…

— Murat KURUM (@murat_kurum) October 17, 2024

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