Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises To 164 as Rescue Efforts Continue
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The death toll from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes has climbed to at least 164, with authorities warning the number is expected to rise as rescue crews continue searching through collapsed buildings.
Officials say nearly 1,000 people have been injured following the powerful 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes, which struck just hours apart and caused widespread destruction across northern Venezuela.
The coastal state of La Guaira is among the hardest-hit areas, where emergency crews are using heavy equipment, search dogs, and specialized rescue teams to locate survivors trapped beneath the rubble. Thousands of residents have been displaced, and hospitals are treating a steady stream of injured victims.
Authorities say the earthquakes damaged homes, roads, bridges, and public buildings, complicating rescue efforts and slowing the delivery of emergency aid to affected communities.
Seismologists say the twin earthquakes are among the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century, prompting widespread power outages and infrastructure damage across several regions.
The Venezuelan government has declared a national emergency and is coordinating relief efforts with international aid organizations as search-and-rescue operations continue. Officials say their priority remains locating survivors and providing shelter, food, and medical care to those impacted by the disaster.
Officials say nearly 1,000 people have been injured following the powerful 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes, which struck just hours apart and caused widespread destruction across northern Venezuela.
The coastal state of La Guaira is among the hardest-hit areas, where emergency crews are using heavy equipment, search dogs, and specialized rescue teams to locate survivors trapped beneath the rubble. Thousands of residents have been displaced, and hospitals are treating a steady stream of injured victims.
Authorities say the earthquakes damaged homes, roads, bridges, and public buildings, complicating rescue efforts and slowing the delivery of emergency aid to affected communities.
Seismologists say the twin earthquakes are among the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century, prompting widespread power outages and infrastructure damage across several regions.
The Venezuelan government has declared a national emergency and is coordinating relief efforts with international aid organizations as search-and-rescue operations continue. Officials say their priority remains locating survivors and providing shelter, food, and medical care to those impacted by the disaster.
