The death toll from the powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has climbed to 32 while more than 700 people suffered injuries nationwide.
Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, affecting Caracas and several neighboring states with severe ground shaking and damage.
Authorities reported that numerous residential buildings, commercial establishments, and public infrastructure sustained damage following the destructive earthquakes and aftershocks.
Emergency responders immediately launched search and rescue operations to locate survivors trapped beneath collapsed structures in several affected communities.
Thousands of residents evacuated their homes and gathered in open areas because continuous aftershocks raised fears of additional structural collapses.
Medical teams treated injured victims while emergency shelters accommodated displaced families who lost homes or could not safely return indoors.
Government agencies deployed additional rescue personnel, ambulances, and heavy equipment to strengthen ongoing response operations across the affected regions.
Engineers also inspected damaged buildings to determine structural stability and prevent further injuries caused by weakened structures after the earthquakes.
Authorities continued monitoring the situation as rescue teams searched debris and worked to account for missing residents in devastated areas.
Seismologists warned that additional aftershocks could occur during the coming days, prompting officials to maintain emergency preparedness measures nationwide.
International organizations and neighboring countries also expressed support and offered humanitarian assistance to help affected communities recover from the disaster.
Officials expect rescue operations and damage assessments to continue as authorities verify casualties and provide assistance to displaced families.
Source: Venezuelan authorities, and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
