Nearly 50,000 people remain unaccounted for after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 2,295 people and damaging thousands of buildings.
Venezuela Quake Crisis
Nearly 50,000 people remain unaccounted for in Venezuela more than a week after twin earthquakes struck the country on June 24, according to The Express.
Venezuelan lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said at least 2,295 people have died and 11,267 others were injured, with officials warning the toll could rise as rescuers search through rubble. The International Rescue Committee said children are among the missing.
Satellite analysis linked to NASA estimated nearly 58,870 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed, though Venezuelan officials earlier confirmed 855 damaged buildings, including 189 total collapses. The UN migration agency warned up to 6.8 million people could need shelter, water and healthcare, while the WHO raised disease outbreak concerns.
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