Venezuela Rains Leave Six Missing and Over 150 Homes Hit
At least six people are missing and more than 150 homes affected after Venezuela rains hit Caracas and other regions. The government activated civil protection as more rain is forecast. The post Venezuela Rains Leave Six Missing and Over 150 Homes Hit appeared first on The Rio Times .
On 22 August 2026, Venezuela experienced intense rains that brought flooding, landslides and downed trees, affecting over 150 homes across the capital and neighboring states of Miranda and Aragua. At least six people remain missing, including Keylin Quintero González and her son Keiber Quintero, who were swept away near Caracas' Estadio Monumental Simón Bolívar.
The government activated civil protection to assist affected areas, and rescue teams continued searching for the missing. The tropical wave responsible for the storms was identified as number 40 by Venezuela's weather institute, INAMEH, which predicted rain with lightning across much of the country on Sunday 23 August. Authorities remain vigilant for further incidents, with three more tropical waves expected to affect Venezuela between 23 and 28 August, bringing moderate to heavy rain.
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