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Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 235, with 4,300 injured
The death toll from two major earthquakes that struck Venezuela has reached 235, with more than 4,300 injured. Authorities have called for international aid as field hospitals begin to be set up in the affected region.
The toll from two consecutive major earthquakes in Venezuela continues to worsen. Health Minister Carlos Alvarado announced that the death toll from the earthquakes has risen to 235, with more than 4,300 people injured.
Heaviest damage in La Guaira
Alvarado stated that the most affected area was La Guaira state, saying, "For now, we have enough stock of medicines and medical supplies, but to manage the intensity, we are shifting our entire logistics network to the La Guaira and Caracas area."
The Health Minister, who called on citizens not to occupy hospitals except for emergencies, said that due to the high patient volume, the establishment of field hospitals has begun.
Urgent call for health personnel
Alvarado addressed all health personnel, doctors, nurses, and medical students, stating:
Everyone must proceed to the nearest health center to quickly treat our injured. We have begun establishing field hospitals. Our goal is to relieve the burden on hospital buildings and treat non-critical patients there, freeing up operating rooms and intensive care units for earthquake victims in serious condition.
International aid request
Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, and National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez visited La Guaira to conduct inspections.
Speaking in the Macuto area, Rodriguez said they hoped to rescue "the greatest possible number of people" from among the collapsed buildings.
Noting that La Guaira has been declared a disaster zone, Rodriguez said they have requested international aid. He stated that the first search and rescue teams from the Dominican Republic were about to land, and that teams from other countries would arrive in the coming hours.
Two major tremors 39 seconds apart
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela 39 seconds apart. A 7.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded 23 kilometers southeast of the town of Yumare in Yaracuy state, and a 7.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded 24 kilometers northeast of the town of San Felipe in the same state. The depth of the earthquakes was reported as 10 kilometers in Yumare and 21.9 kilometers in San Felipe.
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