More than 17,000 lives have now been confirmed lost after the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday.
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| A man preparing food for those affected in Turkey |
Southern Turkey and Northern Syria were hit by a massive earthquake which has claimed thousands of lives as rescue efforts continue.
The European Union (EU) as well as the International community have not stopped sending aid to the affected parts of both countries.
The World Health Organization (WHO) fears without electricity, fuel, water and shelter, many survivors could yet lose their lives.
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| Rescue dogs of German International Search and Rescue team rest in Kirikhan, Turkey |
The World Health Governing Body says there is a danger there will be another disaster which may inflict more harm to the people than the initial earthquake.
Several United Nations (UN) trucks loaded with aid have successfully crossed into Syria through Turkey. It is the first international help Syrians affected by the huge earthquake have received.
Rescue workers in both countries are still on their energy-draining work, however, hopes are dying for those still trapped under rubbles of collapsed structures.
