Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 5,069

The death toll from two major earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has surpassed 5,000, according to Jorge Rodriguez, head of the National Assembly. The confirmed fatalities now stand at 5,069, with most of the deaths occurring in the coastal state of La Guaira, which suffered the most severe impact from the disaster.

The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck within a minute of each other on June 24. They caused widespread destruction in La Guaira, located north of the capital, Caracas. The number of injured remains at 16,740, with most having been discharged from hospitals after treatment.

Approximately 20,000 residents have been displaced and are currently residing in crowded temporary shelters. Authorities report that many of these shelters are experiencing shortages of clean water and adequate sanitation facilities, raising concerns about the health conditions of the displaced population.

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More than 5,000 people have been confirmed dead from the two strong earthquakes that hit Venezuela last month.