Officials in Venezuela report updated casualty figures following two earthquakes that strike the country’s coastal state of La Guaira on June 24. National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez says the death toll reaches 4,333 in one update, with 16,740 people injured. Other reports citing Rodríguez later state the death toll rises further, surpassing 4,700 and reaching at least 4,734, while the number injured remains at about 16,740 and nearly 17,000 people are hurt. One source also notes that many dead victims are still unidentified, with 315 not yet identified in the earlier tally. Several reports say that damage is extensive: hundreds of buildings collapse, and large numbers of people are left homeless. The United Nations is cited by one outlet as estimating around 50,000 people are missing. Alongside the casualty updates, Venezuelan authorities indicate that relief efforts continue, including the planned distribution of housing for affected residents. Overall figures vary slightly across outlets, reflecting different reporting dates and updates from officials, with injury numbers consistently placed around 16,740.
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises as officials report thousands injured and homeless
Officials in Venezuela report updated casualty figures following two earthquakes that strike the country’s coastal state of La Guaira on June 24. National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez says the d...
- Two earthquakes strike Venezuela on June 24, with magnitudes reported as 7.2 and 7.5.
- Venezuelan officials led by National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez report thousands dead and about 16,740 injured.
- Reported death toll figures move from 4,333 to above 4,700, with some citing 4,734, depending on the update date.
- Hundreds of buildings collapse, leaving many people homeless and with large numbers missing.
- Authorities say housing distribution for affected people begins or is set to begin in the coming days or next week.
16,740 people injured in last month's disaster, says National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez
1 month ago16,740 people injured in last month's disaster, says National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez
1 month agoThe death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela last month has risen to 4,734, according to figures released by top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez on Tuesday.The number of injured in the June 24 quakes was unchanged at 16,740, while 17,907 people remained homeless.
1 month agoThe death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela almost three weeks ago has surpassed 4,700, while almost 17,000 people have been injured, an official report released Tuesday stated.
1 month agoCARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela almost three weeks ago has surpassed 4,700, while almost 17,000 people have been injured, an official report released Tuesday stated. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck within a minute of each other on June 24, decimating the coastal state of La Guaira. The disasters killed at least 4,734 people and injured 16,740 more, according to the latest figures shared by National Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez on Telegram. Most of the injured have been discharged, he added. The United Nations estimates that some 50,000 people are missing following the tremors, during which hundreds of buildings collapsed and trapped people under the rubble.
1 month agoTotal of 16,740 people were injured following last month's quakes, says National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez
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