00:25At least 188 people are confirmed dead.
00:29With reports wanting the toll could rise further as rescue operations continue in Venezuela's worst earthquake disaster in over a
00:38century.
00:39Two massive earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026, near Yumaire in Yaraquy State.
00:47The twin quakes measured magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, striking just 39 seconds apart, triggering widespread devastation across the
00:58region.
00:59The impact was catastrophic.
01:01Entire cities across northern Venezuela, including Caracas and La Guaya, were violently shaken.
01:08Buildings collapsed, roads were torn apart, and neighborhoods were left in ruins within seconds.
01:14The destruction triggered hundreds of aftershocks, with reports indicating more than 100 to 130 tremors following the main quake, adding
01:23to the fear and chaos on the ground.
01:26Hospitals across affected regions are overwhelmed.
01:29Injuries are estimated to be between 1,500 and over 4,000 people, with emergency wards struggling to handle the
01:38massive influx of critical cases.
01:40But the most alarming figure remains the missing.
01:44Hundreds are confirmed unaccounted for, while some reports suggest thousands may still be trapped beneath collapsed buildings in areas where
01:52communication networks have completely failed.
01:55Rescue teams are working around the clock, digging through rubble in a desperate race against time to find survivors.
02:01International aid has begun arriving, including rescue teams, medical supplies, and logistical support from multiple countries and global agencies.
02:11A state of emergency has been declared, as authorities struggle to manage the scale of destruction and coordinate relief efforts.
02:19Experts say this is one of the strongest seismic events in the region in more than 100 years, and the
02:26full extent of the damage is still not completely known.
02:30Aftershocks continue to threaten already weakened structures, making rescue operations even more dangerous.
02:36As Venezuela battles rising casualties, missing persons, and collapsing infrastructure, the country now faces a long and uncertain recovery ahead.
02:46This is a developing disaster, and the situation is still unfolding.
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