The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 5,119, with 16,740 people injured. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Bloomberg.
According to local authorities, the number of injured has remained unchanged since July 5, standing at 16,740. The total number of people rescued from the rubble is 6,462.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that on June 24, two powerful earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela. A total of 190 buildings were completely destroyed, and another 856 sustained significant damage. More than 21,000 people remain in temporary camps.
This earthquake is recognized as the strongest in Venezuela since 1900. Seismologists note that such powerful tremors are rare for this region. Rescue operations continue, but chances of finding survivors under the rubble are diminishing. International organizations are providing humanitarian aid to Venezuela.
The Venezuelan government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas. Temporary shelters are being built on the sites of destroyed buildings. Medical facilities are receiving the injured and providing necessary care. Work is underway to restore electricity and communication lines.
According to the UN, more than 2 million people have been affected by the earthquake. Many of them need clean water, food, and medicine. The International Committee of the Red Cross has stated its readiness to send additional aid to Venezuela.
Experts believe that the consequences of the earthquake in Venezuela could last for years. Billions of dollars will be needed to restore the destroyed infrastructure. Amid the economic crisis, the Venezuelan government cannot handle this task without international assistance.
The death toll in Venezuela may still rise, as search and rescue operations have not yet been completed in some areas. Authorities continue to search for people trapped under the rubble.