The number of fatalities from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 5,069, Jorge Rodríguez, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic, announced on Telegram, Report informs.
According to the government’s daily update published by Rodríguez, 16,740 people were injured, while 17,907 residents were left homeless. In addition, 190 buildings were completely destroyed and 856 sustained serious damage.
Rescue operations have saved 6,462 people, and medical assistance has been provided to 36,951 individuals.
At the same time, 128,324 families have received humanitarian aid, while 21,235 people were accommodated in 107 temporary camps. In total, 10,063 tons of food have been distributed to those affected.
The destructive earthquake struck Venezuela on the evening of June 24. Two tremors measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude occurred about 40 seconds apart, with epicenters located in Yaracuy state, roughly 10 kilometers apart. Following the disaster, 1,331 aftershocks were recorded.