Toll from Venezuela double earthquakes reaches 5,346 killed

The devastating impact of two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 continues to unfold, with the official death toll now exceeding 5,346. The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes, followed by numerous aftershocks, have left a trail of destruction, particularly in the northern coastal state of La Guaira and the regions surrounding the capital, Caracas.

Official figures report over 16,740 people injured, while the number of those still missing beneath the rubble is a grim unknown. The United Nations estimates that as many as 50,000 people may still be unaccounted for. The earthquakes have displaced over 23,000 individuals, leading to the establishment of temporary camps in various locations, including stadiums and sidewalks, as affected communities grapple with the aftermath.

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The death toll was at least 5,346, an increase of 68 from the day before, while the number of people injured remained at 16,740.

Infrastructure has suffered immensely, with more than 850 buildings damaged and 190 completely destroyed. In response to the crisis, the government has pledged to assist those who lost their homes, with plans to house around 200 families in an apartment complex in Caracas and a broader commitment to create over 4,000 new homes. The scale of the disaster is further underscored by the more than 1,400 aftershocks recorded in the month since the initial tremors, highlighting the ongoing instability and the immense challenge of recovery.

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around 200 families who had lost their homes would be housed in an apartment complex in Caracas, vowing to assist with creating over 4,000 homes to help those affected.