Erdogan: Removal of rubble after February quakes in Türkiye to be completed by April 21

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the completion of the removal of rubble after a series of earthquakes that occurred in February is expected by April 21 in all provinces except Hatay, Report informs referring to the local media.

He noted that the foundations of new houses for earthquake victims are being actively laid, and the construction of more than 100,000 apartments and rural houses has also begun.

"For the [Ramadan] holiday, we plan to hand over several rural houses to those affected by earthquakes," Erdogan stressed.

He added that debris removal in all provinces except Hatay will be completed before the holiday.