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Venezuela quake death toll exceeds 5,000, Official

From The Punch · () English

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  • Twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month have resulted in a death toll exceeding 5,000 people, according to a National Assembly official.
  • The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes, which occurred minutes apart on June 24, devastated the coastal state of La Guaira, north of Caracas.
  • Over 20,000 people were left homeless and are now living in overcrowded camps, many lacking basic amenities like water and sanitation.

The devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month have claimed the lives of over 5,000 people, National Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez announced Friday via Telegram. The powerful seismic events, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck within a minute of each other on June 24, causing widespread destruction along the coastal state of La Guaira, located just north of the capital, Caracas.

Rodriguez confirmed that the death toll has reached 5,069, with the majority of casualties concentrated in the heavily impacted coastal region. The number of injured remains at 16,740, though the parliamentary leader previously indicated that most of these individuals had already been discharged from medical care.

The earthquakes have left a significant portion of the population displaced, with approximately 20,000 people now residing in overcrowded camps. These temporary shelters are reportedly struggling with inadequate supplies, particularly lacking access to clean water and proper sanitation systems, raising concerns about public health in the aftermath of the disaster.

The article also notes that the National Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez posted on Telegram Friday, providing the updated death toll. The quakes decimated the coastal state of La Guaira, located north of Caracas. The disasters killed 5,069 people, Rodriguez said, with most casualties occurring in the coastal region.

The disasters killed 5,069 people, with most casualties occurring in the coastal region.

— Jorge RodriguezNational Assembly chief reporting the death toll from the earthquakes.
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