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Loss of life in earthquakes in Venezuela increased to 5 thousand 546
It was reported that the number of people who lost their lives in the two major earthquakes that occurred in Venezuela on June 24 reached 5,546. Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) President Jorge Rodriguez, in his statement on his social media account, stated that the number of people who lost their lives in the earthquake increased by 148, reaching 5 thousand 546, and the number of injured increased to 16 thousand 740. According to news in the national media, a total of 1500 aftershocks have been recorded in the region since June 24, when the earthquakes occurred.
- Venezuelan National Assembly (AN) President Jorge Rodriguez, in his statement on his social media account, stated that the number of people who lost their lives in the earthquake increased by 148, reaching 5 thousand 546, and the number of injured increased to 16 thousand 740.
- According to news in the national media, a total of 1500 aftershocks have been recorded in the region since June 24, when the earthquakes occurred.
- According to United Nations (UN) data, approximately 650 thousand people, including 230 thousand children, were directly affected by the disaster.
- The World Bank Group estimated that the earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24 caused direct property damage of $19.6 billion.
According to United Nations (UN) data, approximately 650 thousand people, including 230 thousand children, were directly affected by the disaster. The World Bank Group estimated that the earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24 caused direct property damage of $19.6 billion. Currently, more than 60 thousand personnel, 30 thousand of whom are volunteers, continue their search and rescue, debris removal and humanitarian aid distribution efforts in the field. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 occurred in Venezuela on June 24, 39 seconds apart.
Source: TRT Haber