Venezuela earthquake death toll climbs to 4,333 as thousands remain homeless and rescue efforts continue
The tally of people killed by the twin earthquakes in Venezuela has reached 4333, but authorities say they are still searching for survivors.
The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4333, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez has told reporters, announcing that the distribution of housing to those affected will begin next week.
Meanwhile, 315 of the dead have not yet been identified, the official said.
The official tally of injured remained unchanged at 16,740, while 6462 people have been rescued and about 17,000 have been left homeless.
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According to the government’s preliminary estimates, 25,000 homes are needed. Authorities have already identified around 40 plots of land, totaling about 584,000 square meters, for housing projects in Osma and Chuspa.
Rodriguez said search operations are continuing, saying, “As long as there is life, there is hope. We still have one or two sites where the situation remains uncertain, active sites where we are searching for survivors.”
