Turkey-Syria earthquake: death toll rises to 33,000; baby girl rescued alive after 150 hours, Turkish health minister says – as it happened
Officials and medics say 29,605 people have died in Turkey and 3,574 in Syria; Baby girl rescued in Hatay. This live blog is now closed
Randa Ghazy, the middle east regional media manager at Save the Children told the BBC long term there would be a second disaster" as the rescued struggle to survive.
She said the charity has been delivering hot meals, water, blankets and mattresses, adding that many people are still sleeping in their cars."
Of course, in the long term, there will be a second disaster, which is the survival of those who managed to get out of the rubble, supporting them and supporting children in accessing for example, education, with all the schools closed. And having a warm shelter. We are here to make sure that all children of course, are safe and protected and their families as well."
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