Caracas: The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has climbed to 3,811, with 16,740 people injured and thousands still displaced, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced on Wednesday. The devastating earthquakes have left a significant impact on the South American nation, as communities struggle to recover and rebuild amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
According to Anadolu Agency, Rodriguez provided an official update through the US social media platform X, revealing that 86,794 families have received assistance following the disaster. The scale of destruction is immense, with 856 buildings reported as damaged and 190 completely collapsed. Rescue operations have successfully saved 6,462 people, though many remain in need of aid.
Authorities have undertaken substantial relief efforts, distributing 9,603 metric tons of food and over 9.6 million liters of water to those affected. Medical teams have treated 27,398 patients, highlighting the extensive need for healthcare services. A combined force of 30,076 personnel and 28,992 volunteers, supported by 4,388 international rescue workers, are actively engaged in the relief operations.
To accommodate the displaced residents, 87 temporary camps have been established across the affected regions. Additionally, authorities have documented 1,102 aftershocks since the initial earthquakes, underscoring the ongoing risks and instability in the region.
The US Geological Survey reported that the earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela on June 24, merely 39 seconds apart. This natural disaster prompted a large-scale national and international humanitarian response, as efforts continue to address the extensive damage and support the affected populations in their recovery.