JAKARTA - The number of deaths from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,490, a senior official said on Sunday.
National Assembly Chairman Jorge Rodriguez shared the latest official government figures on the X social media platform, saying 16,740 people were injured in the June 24 disaster and 6,462 people were rescued afterwards, quoted by Anadolu (13/7).
Furthermore, the authorities have helped 120,794 families and set up 108 temporary camps that accommodate 19,583 people, while 17,907 people still do not have a permanent place to live.
The earthquake damaged 856 buildings, including 190 that collapsed, according to the report.
Meanwhile, the aid team has distributed 9,995 metric tons of food and more than 18.5 million liters of water, while 32,401 patients have received medical treatment.
The response involved 31,837 deployed personnel, 30,535 volunteers, and 2,422 international rescuers.
It is known that two earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.2 and 7.5 hit the South American country only 39 seconds apart on June 24.
The earthquake caused widespread damage, prompting a large-scale national and international humanitarian response.
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