Gianluca Rampolla Del Tindaro, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Venezuela, provided an update regarding the impact of recent earthquakes in the country. Speaking on the scale of the disaster, Tindaro addressed the previously reported figure of 1,450 victims, stating that the actual death toll is anticipated to rise inevitably. Despite the ongoing losses, the UN is operating under the projection that approximately 10,000 body bags will be needed across Venezuela.
Tindaro also noted the scope of the immediate humanitarian response, mentioning a recent rescue operation that successfully retrieved one individual after a 43-hour effort. He added that the Venezuelan government is spearheading a large-scale humanitarian operation within the nation. Regarding infrastructure damage, the coordinator reported that at least 2,500 structures have been affected by the disaster, with the majority of these buildings sustaining damage.
While expressing hope that the actual casualty number would be lower than anticipated, Tindaro emphasized the magnitude of the crisis. The official statements underscore the ongoing, complex effort required to manage the humanitarian fallout across Venezuela.
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