Türkiye’s quake zone sees $91.5 billion in public reconstruction funds

2026-02-06 - 13:15

Türkiye has mobilized a substantial $91.5 billion in public expenditures over the last three years for the reconstruction and recovery of its southern earthquake zone, according to a report from the nation's Strategy and Budget Office (SBB). The funds have targeted comprehensive rebuilding in the hardest-hit provinces like Kahramanmaras and Hatay, addressing damage from one of the century's most severe seismic disasters. Housing and Infrastructure Focus The primary focus of