Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 2 bin 295

Search and rescue operations are continuing at full speed following the severe earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 Haziran. Officials announced that the death toll from the earthquakes has risen to 2 bin 295. This figure has gone down in history as one of the largest natural disasters in the country's history. The magnitude and frequency of the earthquakes increased the destruction further due to the fragility of the buildings in the region. In particular, extensive damage occurred in the capital Caracas and its surrounding settlements.

While international aid teams were dispatched to the region following the earthquakes, local teams are also making intense efforts to rescue those trapped under the rubble. Thousands of soldiers and civilian teams are participating in the rescue operations. However, it is stated that the exact number of people still trapped under the rubble is not known. Due to the wide geographical area affected by the earthquakes, serious disruptions are also being experienced in transportation and communication infrastructure. Since many roads and bridges were damaged, it has become difficult to deliver aid materials to the region.

Aftershocks continue in the region following the earthquakes, and this situation is causing panic among the public. Officials are working to evacuate the public to safe areas. While temporary shelter centers are being set up, medical teams are intervening with the injured. The number of people injured in the earthquakes is estimated to have exceeded 10 bin. Hospitals are trying to provide services above their capacity due to the heavy influx of patients.

The Venezuela government called for help from the international community following the earthquake disaster. Many countries and international organizations pledged to send search and rescue teams, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid. The United Nations allocated an emergency relief fund to the region, while the World Health Organization also warned against the risk of epidemic diseases. Following the earthquakes, there is a risk of cholera and other contagious diseases spreading in the region.

The earthquake disaster further negatively affected Venezuela's already fragile economy. While the country has been struggling with political and economic crises for a long time, this natural disaster caused massive destruction to the infrastructure and housing stock. Experts state that the reconstruction process could take years and require billions of dollars in investment. The earthquakes also damaged petroleum facilities in the region and negatively affected the country's petroleum production. This situation also caused fluctuations in global petroleum markets.