A month following the devastating seismic activity in Venezuela, official reports indicate a significant human toll from the natural disaster. The initial event involved two powerful earthquakes, with recorded magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5. These tremors struck northern Venezuela on the night of April 24th, occurring just 39 seconds apart in a rare occurrence termed a “seismic doublet.” The disaster is being assessed as one of the most severe natural events the country has faced in over a century.
According to the latest data provided by the National Assembly President, Jorge Rodriguez, the cumulative death toll has reached 5,546 individuals. Authorities also report that 16,740 people sustained injuries in the aftermath. Rodriguez noted that the official death count remains subject to change as recovery and debris clearing operations continue across the affected regions.
While the initial impact was catastrophic, the government has not provided an update on the number of missing persons since April 25th, when 157 individuals were reported as missing. The ongoing assessment underscores the scale of the crisis following the two major earthquakes that impacted the nation. Efforts remain focused on search, rescue, and managing the humanitarian fallout from the powerful seismic activity experienced in Venezuela.
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