Afghanistan, July 5 -- The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2,954, authorities said, as rescue teams continue searching for survivors and emergency operations expand across affected regions.
More than 16,000 people have been injured, while over 16,000 others have been displaced after the twin earthquakes destroyed or severely damaged homes, hospitals and infrastructure, according to official figures. Authorities warned that the casualty toll could continue to rise as assessments progress.
Venezuelan officials said more than 22,000 people have received medical treatment since the disaster. They added that nearly 30,000 soldiers, police officers, firefighters and emergency personnel have been deployed to su...