Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to nearly 3,000

The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 2,954, while 16,592 people have been injured, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced on July 4.

In a post on his Telegram channel, Rodriguez said 6,462 people had been rescued after the earthquakes affected the central states of Aragua, Miranda and La Guaira, as well as the western states of Carabobo, Yaracuy and Falcon.

The latest figures show that 16,209 people remain homeless, while 856 buildings sustained damage and 190 structures were destroyed.

Authorities have established 80 temporary camps to provide shelter and assistance to displaced residents and those impacted by the disaster.

According to the update, 29,567 rescue workers are still involved in search and recovery operations, including 3,281 personnel from other countries.

Since the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck, Venezuela has experienced 942 aftershocks, the post added.

By Jeyhun Aghazada