The death toll resulting from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela has reportedly reached 2,954 people, according to Jorge Rodriguez, President of the country’s Assembly. Rodriguez provided an update detailing the widespread impact of the seismic activity across the nation. He reported that the disaster left 16,592 people injured, and approximately 16,309 residents were left without permanent housing.
Furthermore, the structural damage assessment indicated that 856 buildings sustained damage, leading to the collapse of an additional 190 structures. Venezuelan authorities have confirmed that rescue and humanitarian operations remain active, and officials continue to assess the full extent of the damage caused by the quakes. The crisis was precipitated by two powerful, successive earthquakes that struck on April 24.
These seismic events registered magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, occurring only 39 seconds apart. The coastal state of La Guaira and the capital city, Caracas, were identified as the areas most severely affected by the sequence of earthquakes. These reports provide a comprehensive overview of the immediate aftermath, detailing the severe impact on the population of Venezuela.
The figures regarding the injured people and the displaced people underscore the scale of the humanitarian challenge faced by the nation following the intense natural disasters.
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