The death toll from the two destructive earthquakes that rattled Venezuela has officially climbed to 3,342, with more than 16,740 injured, while thousands remain missing, said National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Monday.
In his latest message on Telegram, Rodriguez said more than 6,400 people had been rescued after the disaster hit the central states of Aragua, Miranda and La Guaira, as well as the western states of Carabobo, Yaracuy and Falcon.
According to official stats, nearly 18,000 people are without safe shelter, while approximately 856 buildings and apartments have been damaged, with 190 completely ruined.
Besides, Venezuelan authorities have also set up around 80 makeshift shelters for the people affected by the earthquakes.
According to Sunday’s update, 29,567 rescuers remain deployed to search for survivors, including 3,281 from abroad, while officials said on Sunday that the toll has crossed 3,300 with rescuers pulling out more bodies from the debris.
Since the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck on June 24, Venezuela has recorded 995 aftershocks, the statement said.
“Venezuela’s soul is torn by the human losses caused by the devastating earthquakes,” Rodriguez added.
Earlier on Thursday, Rodriguez declared seven days of national mourning in tribute to the victims of the powerful earthquakes.
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