Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes exceeds 5,000

Venezuelan authorities report that over 5,000 people have died following recent earthquakes that struck the South American nation. The national assembly leader, Jorge Rodriguez, provided an update stating that the number of injured stands at 16,740, though the majority of these individuals have since been released from medical care.

The disaster has left an estimated 20,000 people homeless. These individuals are currently residing in temporary centers, including schools and sports halls. Many are also living in overcrowded tent camps where basic necessities like water supply and proper sanitation facilities are severely lacking.

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The number of dead after the earthquakes in Venezuela has reached 5,069, authorities in the South American country say.

The country was hit by two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, within minutes of each other on Wednesday, June 24. These seismic events are the strongest to have affected Venezuela since 1900, highlighting the significant geological vulnerability of the region.

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The number of people injured in the tremors is unchanged at 16,740, and most of them have been discharged from hospital.