Death Toll in Venezuela Earthquakes Rises to 2,645

The weight of the toll from the major natural disaster experienced in Venezuela continues. According to the latest statements by Meclis Başkanı Jorge Rodriguez, the loss of life in the severe earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that occurred on 24 Haziran has risen to 2,645. While search and rescue operations launched after the tremors felt across the country continue at full speed, the number of those rescued from under the rubble and the injured is increasing with each passing day. Official data reveal the extent of not only loss of life but also physical destruction.

The dimensions of the humanitarian crisis caused by the disaster have emerged more clearly with the recently announced data. Rodriguez stated that the total number of people injured in the earthquakes reached 12,666 and noted that work was continuing to alleviate the burden on the health system. In the works, which also received support from the international arena, it was recorded that 6,462 people were rescued alive from the rubble so far. However, it is stated that work is still being carried out in areas submerged under maden suları and in damaged structures, and there is concern that the toll may increase.

The housing crisis created by the earthquakes has also become a serious problem for Venezuela. According to official figures, approximately 15,50 people lost their homes due to the tremors and became homeless. While authorities and sivil toplum kuruluşları mobilize to meet the shelter needs of many citizens, intensive efforts are underway to establish tent cities and temporary shelter areas. Meeting the basic needs of earthquake survivors struggling to survive in cold and difficult conditions is among the priority issues.

Structural analysis works also prove how much destruction the earthquake caused. As a result of detailed examinations by expert teams, it was determined that 885 buildings were affected by the earthquake. Among these buildings, 189 have completely collapsed and need to be rebuilt. In the remaining buildings, mild and moderate damage was detected, and it was decided that these structures would be examined in detail by relevant institutions for security reasons.

On the other hand, the deployment of international search and rescue teams to the region and their coordinated work with local teams continue to contribute significantly to life-saving activities. The Venezuela hükümeti tries to coordinate aid from the international community, while Meclis Başkanı Rodriguez calls for patience from the public. It was emphasized that steps to be taken regarding earthquake survivors' access to shelter, food, and health services would be closely monitored, and the improvement process would start after damage assessment works were completed.