New Delhi [India], June 26: The death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 235, with authorities warning that the number could increase further as rescue teams continue searching through the rubble.
According to official figures, nearly 4,300 people have been injured, while around 11,000 remain unaccounted for, raising fears that many could still be trapped beneath collapsed buildings.
According to the media reports and social media anticipations, the death toll could cross 10,000.
Rescue operations remain in full swing under a nationwide state of emergency, with emergency personnel working around the clock in hazardous conditions to locate survivors.
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela at 6:04 PM local time, with the epicenter located 28 km northwest of Montalbán in Carabobo state, at a depth of 13.2 km.
The intense shaking was felt across major regions including Caracas, Valencia, Puerto Cabello, La Guaira, and parts of neighbouring Colombia.
Heavy machinery and specialised search teams have been deployed to clear debris and access areas cut off by the disaster.
The international community has stepped up assistance, with several countries dispatching rescue teams, equipment and humanitarian aid to support relief efforts.
Authorities say the focus remains on saving lives, even as concerns grow over the scale of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the quake-hit regions.
The earthquake has badly impacted Venezuela’s urban infrastructure, damaging buildings and raising concerns about the strength of modern constructions. Years of modernization, expanding cities, and rising high-rise developments have faced a major test against seismic forces.
The disaster has shown that advanced-looking skylines and tall structures are not enough as earthquake-resistant designs. But strict construction standards, and emergency preparedness are critically essential for public safety and lives.
READ: 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Venezuela, Devastation Sparks High-Rise Safety Concerns
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