At least 41,156 people were killed and 105,505 injured by the two strong earthquakes that jolted southern Türkiye on Feb. 6, officials said Monday in the latest figures from the natural disaster, according to Anadolu Agency.
More than 250,000 search and rescue personnel are currently working in the field, Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) head Yunus Sezer told a press briefing.
At least 485,682 people have been evacuated from the quake-hit regions so far, he added.
Sezer also said over 3,200 foreign personnel from various countries are currently continuing work in the field.