The toll of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela worsens: Death toll rises to 3 thousand 889

The toll of the earthquake disaster that occurred in Venezuela on 24 Haziran and caused massive destruction is getting heavier day by day. Following the consecutive magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 tremors in the country, the number of casualties has reached at least 3 thousand 889 according to the latest updated data. In an official statement made by the Venezuela İletişim ve Enformasyon Bakanlığı, it was stated that search and rescue operations are continuing uninterrupted. The increase in the death toll has once again revealed the enormous scale of the disaster. Authorities emphasized that efforts have been accelerated due to the possibility that there may still be people waiting to be rescued under the rubble.

During the time that has passed since the disaster, the data coming from the field reveals the magnitude of the humanitarian drama and physical destruction in all its nakedness. In the meticulous studies conducted so far, it has been recorded that approximately 6 thousand 462 people were pulled from the rubble alive. The number of injured has remained unchanged since the initial figures announced, staying at the level of 16 thousand 740. This high figure reveals the enormous pressure on emergency response services and health infrastructure in the country. Rescue teams are operating uninterrupted throughout the day in the regions to reach hopeful cases.

The damage caused by the tremors to the country's building stock has also reached much larger proportions than initially estimated. According to the latest determinations, it was announced that a total of 856 buildings sustained 不同程度 damage and 190 buildings were completely razed. As a direct result of this destructive picture, at least 17 thousand 907 earthquake victims had to leave their homes and took shelter in temporary accommodation centers. Humanitarian aid organizations and state officials are making intensive efforts to meet the shelter, food, and security needs of homeless citizens. Tent cities and temporary shelter areas continue to be set up to accommodate the rapidly increasing displaced population.

International and local aid teams that flocked to the region immediately after the disaster have undertaken a massive humanitarian mission in the field. According to the details shared by the İletişim ve Enformasyon Bakanlığı, there are currently 3 thousand 931 international personnel, 30 thousand 76 local personnel, and 29 thousand 344 volunteers actively serving in the field. This massive workforce carries out critical tasks such as removing rubble, treating the injured, and providing psychosocial support to the survivors. In addition, it was reported that a total of 28 thousand 836 earthquake victims received medical assistance, and 86 thousand 794 families were supported with emergency relief supplies. All these coordinated efforts constitute the first and most important steps taken to return life to normal in the region.

The continuation of tremors in the region both complicates rescue operations and keeps the public's fear level high. It was stated that since the main earthquakes on 24 Haziran, a total of 1 thousand 142 aftershocks have been recorded to date. This ongoing geological movement increases the risk of further collapse for already damaged buildings. As it will be remembered, Venezuela was shaken by these two major earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, which occurred exactly 39 seconds apart on 24 Haziran, and a deep disaster was experienced in the country. Authorities invite the public to be cautious against aftershocks and to act in accordance with the warnings of the authorities.