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Türkiye on Saturday extended condolences to Nepal over deadly earthquake that left over 150 people dead.
“We are deeply saddened by the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the Jajarkot region of Nepal on Nov. 3, 2023, resulting in the tragic loss of many lives,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The ministry conveyed its condolences to the government and the people of Nepal and wished a swift recovery to the injured.
The death toll from an earthquake that hit Nepal late Friday night has risen to 157, with nearly 200 people injured, local police said Saturday.
The magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit western Nepal, sending tremors to even neighboring countries.
After the quake, strong tremors were felt in parts of northern India.
