Death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela rises to 4,333
- The ground, which always seemed like a reliable foundation, can in an instant become a source of destruction. When nature strikes with such force that cities shudder and fates crumble, humanity once again realises its fragility. Every number in the reports is not just statistics but someone's life, grief and loss.
Disaster knows no borders, yet it also unites, compelling the world to extend a helping hand to those caught in the epicentre of catastrophe. Venezuela continues to count its losses, while rescuers and volunteers do everything possible to alleviate the suffering of the affected.
On Saturday, the President of Venezuela's National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, reported that the death toll from the two earthquakes on 24 June had risen to 4,333. He said 16,740 people were injured and 6,462 were rescued. Authorities have set up 94 temporary shelters housing more than 18,000 people left homeless. Since the earthquakes, more than 1,200 aftershocks have been recorded, significantly complicating rescue and recovery efforts.
The two powerful tremors, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, struck off the coast of Venezuela on 24 June, causing widespread destruction in several states, including the capital district of Caracas. Thousands of homes, hospitals, schools and roads have been damaged.
The government declared a state of emergency and deployed military and rescue teams to clear debris and assist the victims. The international community has offered humanitarian aid, but access to some remote areas remains difficult due to damaged infrastructure and the constant threat of aftershocks that keep the population in fear.
As CCTV+ reports. Rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant and follow instructions from emergency services.
