Murad Kurum

Murad Kurum is the Turkish Minister of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change. He has been vocal about the seismic vulnerabilities of Istanbul, emphasizing that many buildings in the city are structurally unsound and that the potential for a devastating earthquake is a pressing national security issue. His recent warnings regarding the city's readiness for an earthquake come in the wake of multiple tremors felt in Istanbul, highlighting the urgency for safety measures.