Key Points
- 1. The official death toll in the 7.5 magnitude double earthquake on 24 June in Venezuela has risen to 4,930.
- 2. La Guaira state suffered the greatest damage; 190 buildings collapsed and the international airport became unusable.
- 3. While more than 20 thousand people are sheltered in temporary tent camps in the disaster area, the region has been placed under military control.
- 4. Authorities warned civilians not to go to the area in order not to disrupt search and rescue efforts.
By the Numbers
According to official statements following the double earthquake that occurred in Venezuela on 24 June, the number of deceased has reached 4,930. It was reported that 16,740 people were also injured in the incident. Authorities announced that 6,462 people were rescued from the rubble in the region and 128,324 families received aid.
La Guaira state, the place where the disaster caused the greatest destruction, was placed under military control by authorities to ensure security. It was stated that 856 buildings were affected in the region, 190 of which completely collapsed. It was reported that Simón Bolívar International Airport was unable to provide services due to the damage it sustained.
Currently, 2,471 international search and rescue experts, tens of thousands of volunteers, and security personnel continue their efforts in the region. The local population is being warned not to travel to La Guaira to facilitate access to those under the rubble and to deliver relief supplies to collection centers.
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- Q: What is the current death toll and number of injured in the earthquakes in Venezuela?
- A: In the double earthquake sequence on 24 June, the number of deceased reached 4,930 and the number of injured reached 16,740.
- Q: Which region was most affected by the earthquakes?
- A: La Guaira state, especially the Caraballeda and Catia La Mar regions, suffered the greatest damage; more than 190 buildings collapsed there.
- Q: How many people are currently displaced in the disaster area?
- A: A total of 20,857 people are being sheltered in 106 temporary camps established in the affected areas.
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