At least 235 people were killed when two major earthquakes rocked Venezuela on Wednesday evening, the country's health authorities say. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing BBC News.
A day after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes, the BBC's Vanessa Silva is in Caracas as rescuers continue to search through the rubble for survivors. The earthquakes caused widespread damage and were felt across several regions.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with religious leaders and volunteers offering prayers and support to the affected. Venezuelan authorities are taking all necessary measures to respond to the disaster.
Additional information: The epicenter was located southeast of Caracas. The death toll may rise as search and rescue efforts continue.