Venezuela Earthquake: Death Toll Rises

By Jacob Feldman

Venezuela is reeling from two powerful earthquakes that have claimed 589 lives and injured nearly 3,000 people, with acting President Delcy Rodriguez confirming the devastating figures. International search and rescue teams from 17 countries are now mobilizing to find survivors, though the United Nations warns the death toll is expected to rise significantly as operations continue in the hardest-hit region of La Guaira.

www.thehindu.com reports: The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 589, as acting President Delcy Rodriguez confirmed the figures early Friday, according to The Hindu.
A total of 2,980 people were reported injured following the seismic events.
International search and rescue teams from at least 17 countries are being mobilized to assist in finding survivors, as reported by The Hindu.
The state of La Guaira has been identified as the hardest-hit region in Venezuela.
The United Nations has warned that the death toll is likely to rise significantly as search-and-rescue operations continue, The Hindu noted.

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