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The death toll from the Venezuela earthquake has risen to 4,561

WASHINGTON: The death toll from two earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has risen to 4,561, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Monday. According to Anadolu Agency , Rodriguez said 16,740 people were injured. Authorities have assisted 128,324 families and set up 107 temporary camps housing 20,231 people, while another 17,907 still have no permanent place to live. Rodriguez said the earthquake also damaged 856 buildings, including 190 that collapsed. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale struck the South American country on June 24. -- BERNAMA-ANADOLU

WASHINGTON: The death toll from two earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has risen to 4,561, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Monday. According to Anadolu Agency , Rodriguez said 16,740 people were injured. Authorities have assisted 128,324 families and set up 107 temporary camps housing 20,231 people, while another 17,907 still have no […]

Venezuela Earthquakes Leave 188 Dead, 1,520 Injured

CARACAS, June 26 -- The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 188, with 1,520 injured, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Thursday, reported Xinhua. Speaking on Venezuelan state television, Rodriguez said that the country is racing against time to save the injured and the trapped, adding that the figures will be updated in the coming hours. About 200 people were trapped under rubble and 157 others remained missing, he said. Venezuela had recorded 138 aftershocks as of Thursday noon, said Rodriguez. Because of continuing aftershocks, the Venezuelan government declared several areas, including La Guaira state, disaster zones. At least 346 buildings were damaged, including eight hospitals, some of which had been evacuated, he said. Rodriguez said international rescue teams from several countries had arrived in Venezuela to help with relief operations. He also called on the public to donate emergency supplies at collection points across the country. Rescue workers were still searching for survivors in collapsed buildings, while heavy machinery had begun arriving at disaster sites as rescue operations continued. Because of continuing aftershocks, many Venezuelans began spending the night in the streets or inside cars early Thursday. -- BERNAMA-XINHUA

CARACAS, June 26 — The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 188, with 1,520 injured, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Thursday, reported Xinhua. Speaking on Venezuelan state television, Rodriguez said that the country is racing against time to save the injured and the trapped, […]