Sri Lanka, June 27 -- Up to 6.76 million people could be affected by the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24th June, according to initial estimates by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).



The projections, based on the available population and damage analysis, include up to 2 million people in Caracas alone and highlight the potentially vast humanitarian impact of the disaster as assessments continue.



Early damage assessments are beginning to reveal the scale of the destruction. Working with Microsoft AI for Good Lab, IOM has received initial satellite mapping analysis showing that 31.5 per cent of buildings in Catia La Mar have been damaged. These assessments are helping humanitarian responders ide...