Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 5,000
via Punch Nigeria1 min read
Over 5,000 people died in the twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela last month, according to National Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes, which occurred within a minute of each other on June 24, primarily affected the coastal state of La Guaira, north of Caracas. Rodriguez stated that 5,069 people were killed, with most fatalities in the coastal region. The number of injured remains at 16,740, with many already discharged from hospitals. Approximately 20,000 individuals were displaced by the quakes and are now residing in overcrowded camps, many of which lack adequate water and sanitation facilities.
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