Millions of tons of earthquake rubble await removal in Türkiye | United Nations Development Programme

Millions of tons of earthquake rubble await removal in Türkiye UNDP requests US$113.5 million to support early recovery after disaster FEBRUARY 24, 2023 While supporting the emergency response, massive effort that will be needed to restore normal life in the area. UNDP’s early estimates indicate that the disaster has generated between 116 million and 210 million tons of rubble Levent Kulu Ankara, 24 February 2023 – Clearing away the mountains of rubble generated when thousands of buildings collapsed in the devastating earthquakes that hit the Southeast region on 6 and 20 February 2023 is the top-priority area of support mapped out by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in its response to the disaster. Rubble removal accounts for a large share of UNDP’s US$113.5 million request for funding, which was issued as a part of the broader US$1 billion UN “flash appeal” that was circulated for donor support on 16 February 2023. More:Millions of tons of earthquake rubble await removal in Türkiye | United Nations Development Programme