Massive earthquakes and aftershocks in February caused an estimated $5.1 billion in direct physical damage in Syria, says World Bank
The massive earthquakes and aftershocks in February has caused an estimated $5.1 billion in direct physical damage in Syria, said the World Bank.
The development lender added that its report does not cover broader economic impacts and losses for Syria, such as production or business interruption. A subsequent earthquake on February 20 caused added damage, and continued aftershocks are likely to add to damage estimates over time, said the World Bank.Direct damages to residential buildings account for nearly half of the total, while infrastructure damages amounted to 18 percent of the total.
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