The World Bank has announced financial aid of 1.78 billion dollars to provide relief and recovery for earthquake-hit Turkey.

The earthquake caused widespread damage in southeastern Turkey and its surrounding areas.

Based on the extensive experience of the World Bank in Disaster Risk Management, an effective damage assessment has also been initiated to estimate the magnitude of the disaster and identify priority areas in Turkey.

Through contingent emergency response components (CERCs), 780 million dollars have been offered in immediate assistance. Under ‘Operation Friend' India is also helping Turkey.