The earthquake that occurred in the early morning of the 6th of this month in the West Asian country of Turkey has severely affected not only the country but also the neighboring country of Syria. The 7.8-magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks caused the collapse of many apartment buildings and the destruction of thousands of homes in Turkey and Syria.
According to reports, more than 30 thousand people have been killed so far. It is worrisome that the death toll will rise further as rescue operations continue. A large number of people from both countries have lost their homes and possessions and continue to suffer from extreme cold.
Various countries have extended their support to Turkey and Syria in meltdown. In the name of ‘Operation Dost’, India is also providing various assistance. It has dispatched rescue teams and provided medicines and relief supplies.
When an earthquake occurs; in which areas occur; It is impossible to predict what kind of damage it will cause. Earthquakes have occurred in our country from time to time. In 2001, an earthquake in the state of Gujarat claimed the lives of 20,000 people. Because countries like Japan are often affected by earthquakes, earthquake-resistant buildings are being built everywhere. Hence, when earthquakes and tremors occur, major damage is avoided. At the same time, many countries, including India, do not worry about the effects of earthquakes as they occur only occasionally.
However, the earthquake in Turkey has made many countries of the world think. What risk avoidance strategies should be followed to survive an earthquake; There is a need to create awareness among the people about the measures to be taken to reduce the damage. Due to the earthquake, when the rock plates under the earth move, the constructions and designs of tall buildings must be changed so that they can also move. Doing so would save thousands of lives. But building buildings to withstand earthquakes can be costly.
However, in the interest of the public, each country’s government should come forward to help in this matter to a certain extent. Although earthquakes and earthquakes have occurred in Japan in recent years, skyscrapers are being built in such a way that they are not affected. Accordingly, the country’s government has been making frequent changes in construction matters. Building codes are constantly being updated.
In the event of a major earthquake, the trains will automatically stop. Lifts in large buildings automatically close, gas, electricity and drinking water are cut off, etc. Also, children are trained in schools to deal with earthquakes. If other countries of the world try to follow this, the loss of lives can be avoided.
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