This report is produced by the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkey with inputs from the UN Country Team in Turkey and media reports. It covers the period from 31 October to 1 November, 2011.
I. HIGHLIGHTS
• The death toll as a consequence of the October 23 earthquake in Van Province has remained at 601
• Relief assistance for Van is increasing by the day and there currently three distribution points in the city. Life in Van is returning to normal with more shops open and markets operating normally.
• The national aid campaign launched by the Government has collected to date a total of $63.440.860,00 including $50 million donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.