Earthquake causes massive devastation in Venezuela, 164 killed and more than 971 injured; Many countries came forward for relief assistance
Caracas. Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 164 people and injuring more than 971. The country’s acting President Delsey Rodriguez gave this information.
7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela
According to officials, both these earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 occurred after 6 pm yesterday, causing huge damage in many provinces. Rescue teams are busy searching for people buried under the debris and it is feared that the death toll may increase.
‘Army’ and ‘rescue team’ are searching for life in the debris
Rodriguez addressed the nation and declared a state of emergency, saying buildings had collapsed in several areas. He said the La Guaira region, north of the capital Caracas, was the most affected by the earthquake, which has been declared a “disaster area.”
He said that due to this natural disaster dozens of buildings have collapsed and rescue operations have been intensified. He said the earthquake forced the closure of Simón Bolivar International Airport near Caracas, while metro and gas services were also halted.
Officials said schools have been closed for a few days and some school buildings will be used as relief camps and aid centres. The impact of the earthquake was felt in neighboring countries, and many buildings in the Amazon region of Brazil were also evacuated. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said his country was immediately sending search and rescue teams, medical resources and humanitarian aid to Venezuela.
These countries extended a helping hand
Several countries… Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Ecuador, Bolivia and others have also offered aid to Venezuela. Rodriguez said rescue teams from Qatar had already left, while teams from Mexico and El Salvador were also arriving. Local people said that during the earthquake, buildings started shaking violently and people got scared and came out of their houses. Electricity and mobile networks were disrupted at many places, making the situation more difficult. Officials have appealed to people to remain calm and follow the guidelines. Rescue teams are continuously carrying out relief and search operations.
America will send search and rescue teams, medical-humanitarian aid
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the US is immediately sending search and rescue teams, medical resources and humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela. Rubio gave this information in a post on social media platform ‘X’. At least 164 people were killed and more than 971 were injured in a series of powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, according to Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez.
Rodriguez said the death toll could rise further as rescue teams continue to search damaged buildings. He said that after earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, emergency teams are engaged in relief and rescue work in the affected areas. He said La Guaira province was the most affected by the disaster. “Many buildings have completely collapsed and rescue operations are underway,” he said. The state of La Guaira is experiencing a terrible tragedy and widespread devastation.” The impact of the earthquake was felt in neighboring countries, and many buildings were evacuated in the Brazilian Amazon region.
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