The death toll from the devastating double earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has risen to 5,398, according to the latest figures released by officials on Wednesday. Rescue teams continue searching through damaged areas for missing people, while authorities have shifted greater focus towards humanitarian assistance, rebuilding efforts and long-term recovery. The earthquakes, which struck on June 24, recorded magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 and caused widespread destruction across several parts of the country. The coastal state of La Guaira was among the worst affected regions, with hundreds of buildings destroyed and thousands of residents impacted by the disaster.

Venezuela’s legislative chief Jorge Rodriguez provided the updated figures during a daily bulletin, saying that the confirmed death toll had increased by 52 from the previous day to reach 5,398. The number of injured people remained unchanged at 16,740, according to the government’s latest assessment. Authorities have not released an official figure for the number of people still missing following the earthquakes. However, several national and international organisations have estimated that thousands of people may remain unaccounted for, with many families still waiting for information about their relatives.

Search and rescue operations have continued in areas where survivors and victims may still be trapped beneath collapsed structures. Emergency workers have been clearing rubble and examining damaged buildings in an effort to locate missing individuals and recover remains. However, nearly a month after the disaster, rescue operations have increasingly shifted towards providing relief and supporting affected communities. The earthquakes caused severe damage to infrastructure, leaving many residents without homes, essential services and access to basic facilities.

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Relief agencies and government teams have been working to provide temporary shelter, food, medical support and other emergency supplies to people affected by the disaster. Officials have said that recovery efforts will require significant resources as Venezuela begins the challenging process of rebuilding damaged communities. Engineers and disaster management teams are assessing structural damage, while authorities are working on plans to restore essential infrastructure in the worst-hit areas. The scale of destruction has made the earthquake one of Venezuela’s deadliest natural disasters in recent years.

International organisations have also been monitoring the situation and assisting with humanitarian efforts as the country continues to deal with the impact of the tragedy. As search operations continue and recovery efforts expand, authorities have warned that the full extent of the damage may become clearer in the coming weeks. For thousands of families still awaiting news of missing loved ones, the disaster remains an ongoing humanitarian crisis, while communities across Venezuela begin the difficult task of rebuilding their lives.

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