Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Nears 3,900
The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to at least 3,889, according to the latest government assessment. Nearly 17,000 people were injured, while thousands of families were displaced by widespread destruction. (www.ndtv.com)
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises
The official death toll increased from 3,811 to 3,889 as authorities continued assessing casualties and damage across the affected areas.
The two earthquakes, measuring magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela within a short period on June 24. The tremors caused buildings to collapse, damaged critical infrastructure and left nearly 18,000 people without homes.
Rescue teams continued searching damaged neighbourhoods for several days, but hopes of finding more survivors have declined two weeks after the disaster.
La Guaira Faces Widespread Destruction
The coastal state of La Guaira was among the areas worst affected by the earthquakes. More than 800 buildings were damaged, while approximately 190 structures collapsed completely.
Families continued searching through rubble for missing relatives as official rescue operations were gradually scaled back. Authorities are still working to confirm the number of people who remain unaccounted for.
Emergency teams have been clearing debris, assessing unsafe buildings and providing temporary shelter to displaced residents.
Venezuela Seeks International Recovery Funds
Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodriguez called for the release of Venezuelan financial assets frozen abroad to support relief and reconstruction efforts.
The United Nations is seeking approximately $300 million to fund emergency assistance and recovery programmes. Venezuela is also holding discussions with the International Monetary Fund over access to financial assets.
The government faces the challenge of rebuilding damaged housing and infrastructure while providing medical care and humanitarian assistance to thousands of affected residents.
