Death toll from Venezuela earthquake rises to 6,438
Relatives and rescuers continue searching for the missing amid the rubble nearly two months after the disaster struck.
On June 24, twin earthquakes struck Venezuela near the coast, resulting in a death toll of 6,438, according to the latest official report released on Monday. The quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes, brought down at least 190 buildings in the affected region. Two months after the disaster, relatives and rescue workers are still searching for the missing individuals amid the debris.
The death toll has increased from the previous week's figure of 6,301, as announced by parliament speaker Jorge Rodriguez. The earthquakes affected nearly 60,000 homes, with 24,000 of them becoming uninhabitable. Thousands of Venezuelans continue to reside in temporary camps, where living conditions remain challenging. Heavy rain in Caracas this weekend further damaged some of the tents housing victims.
The interim president, Delcy Rodriguez's administration, has pledged to provide housing for those impacted. So far, 335 homes have been made available out of the 4,000 homes promised for the year.
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