The death toll from the two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 6,509.
Venezuela’s National Assembly Speaker Jorge Rodríguez announced the latest tally on X on Monday. Authorities continue reconstruction efforts following the destruction caused by the earthquakes.
Those rescued and treated
Emergency teams have rescued 6,462 people since the earthquakes struck, according to the tally announced by Rodríguez.
Hospitals across the country provided treatment to 226,696 people.
Homes affected by the earthquakes
Authorities assessed 60,785 homes affected by the earthquakes. Of the homes inspected, 35,545 were found to be habitable, while 14,239 were classified as having restricted use. The number of homes assessed as being at high risk stood at 11,001.
The government delivered 335 new homes to families who lost their houses in the disaster.
Debris removal continues
Cleanup and debris-removal operations also continued. Teams collected 600,790.70 tons of rubble, equivalent to 28.61 percent of the estimated total debris.
The earthquakes caused widespread destruction across Venezuela, prompting the government to implement emergency measures nationwide.