The number of people killed as a result of the earthquake in Venezuela has reached 5,546.
Medianews.az reports that this was announced by the Speaker of the National Assembly of the republic, Jorge Rodriguez, on his "Telegram" channel.
According to the daily government report published by him, 16,740 people have been injured, and 17,907 residents have been left homeless. 190 buildings have been completely destroyed, and another 856 seriously damaged.
During the search and rescue operation, it was possible to save 6,462 people. 47,942 victims received medical assistance, and aid was provided to 128,324 families. 23,811 people were accommodated in temporary camps, and 10,977.336 tons of food were delivered to the victims.
Recall that on the night of June 25, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 occurred in northern Venezuela. The US Geological Survey later reported that two more tremors with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 were recorded about 40 seconds apart. The country’s leadership declared a state of emergency. Nearly 1,500 aftershocks were recorded following the main shocks. //Operativ Media