Caracas: The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 6,125, according to an official update released Monday by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez. The devastating tremors have left the nation grappling with the aftermath as rescue and recovery efforts continue.
According to Ghana News Agency, the report, which was posted on Rodriguez's Telegram channel, detailed the ongoing efforts in the aftermath of the earthquakes. It stated that the number of people rescued remains at 6,462, while 60,992 individuals have received hospital treatment. Authorities have been working tirelessly to provide shelter, delivering 287 homes to families affected by the disaster, and have evaluated 43,679 buildings across the country in their relief efforts.
The Venezuelan government has implemented a traffic-light tagging system to assess the habitability of buildings affected by the earthquakes. Green tags are used for habitable structures, yellow tags for restricted access, and red tags for high-risk buildings that may need demolition. This system is part of the broader strategy to ensure safety and manage structural assessments effectively.
The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes that struck on June 24 had epicenters in the western state of Yaracuy and the central state of La Guaira, respectively. The impact of these quakes has been far-reaching, prompting a comprehensive response from local and national authorities.