More than 5,200 dead after double earthquake in Venezuela – rescue operations continue

The number of injured remains unchanged at 16,740. The difference between the 5,119 dead that Rodríguez cited via Telegram on Saturday and the figure of 5,208 dead mentioned on Sunday illustrates that new victims continue to be recovered from the rubble on a daily basis.

Update of the Casualty Figures

Nearly four weeks after the devastating double earthquake in Venezuela, the death toll has risen to more than 5,200 according to official figures. With this latest update, the official toll of the disaster has risen significantly.

Three and a half weeks after the devastating double earthquake in Venezuela, authorities had already reported a high casualty count. Since then, the toll has continued to climb because recovery efforts in the debris-strewn areas are progressing only slowly.

Since the disaster on June 24, 5,119 dead had been counted, Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez stated via the online service Telegram on Saturday. One day later, the next update followed with 5,208 dead, underscoring the dynamic nature of the ongoing recovery operations.

Uncertainty About the Missing

Since the disaster on June 24, 5,208 dead have been counted, Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez stated on Sunday. The authorities once again spoke of a preliminary toll, as bodies continue to be recovered.

Venezuelan authorities continue to provide no information on the number of missing. This information gap is particularly serious because international organizations assess the situation as very grave.

International Assessment

According to United Nations estimates, the figure could be as high as 50,000. This number makes clear that the actual scale of the disaster could far exceed the official casualty statistics.

Aid organizations are meanwhile coordinating their operations with local authorities. The supply of survivors with drinking water, food, and medical assistance remains, according to observers, a central challenge.

Overall, the ongoing recovery efforts in La Guaira make clear that the consequences of the double earthquake will continue to shape the affected region for a long time to come. International aid has begun, but the need continues to exceed available capacities according to aid workers.