Turkey-Syria earthquake: Urgent donations drive by UK charities to include national TV and radio appeals

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The appeal will come after it was confirmed more than 11,000 people have died in the two countries. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said fatalities could reach as high as 20,000 in the coming days.

UK charities will launch an appeal to raise urgent funds to help people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.more than 11,000 people have diedThe World Health Organisation has said fatalities could reach as high as 20,000 in the coming days.

Access to clean water is likely to be a challenge, bringing the risk of waterborne diseases. There was already an outbreak of cholera in northwest Syria before the earthquake.More than 20,000 people have been injured in Turkey, according to the country's government, while 380,000 people have sought refuge in government shelters or hotels.

 

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