As a result of the double earthquake in Venezuela, the death toll has reached 2,954, and 16,592 people have been injured. This is stated in the summary of the Ministry of Communications and Information (MIPPCI), informsRIA Novostithe
"2954 victims, 16592 wounded. 6,462 people were saved," said the summary published on the Telegram channel of the President of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez. Moreover, the number of survivors has not changed during the last day, and the number of victims has increased by 309.
16,309 people remain homeless in the South American country. Help was provided to 83,793 families, 22,445 victims received medical assistance.
According to the authorities, 856 buildings were damaged, 190 of which completely collapsed. 80 temporary camps were opened for accommodation of residents deprived of shelter.
3,281 foreign rescuers and 29,567 employees of various Venezuelan services, as well as 26,984 registered volunteers, are participating in the elimination of the consequences of the natural disaster.
Let us remind that on June 24, a powerful earthquake occurred in Venezuela. There were two series of aftershocks of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5. They were recorded 16 kilometers from Moron and 24 kilometers from San Felipe.
