Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,438
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Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says the death toll from the June 24 earthquakes has risen by 137 to 6,438, with 16,740 injured. In La Guaira state, the government has handed over 335 homes and assessed damage at 59,109 properties. The World Bank estimates direct damage at $19.6 billion, while UNDP puts it at $6.7 billion.
Key Facts
- Venezuela National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said the earthquake death toll rose by 137 to 6,438, with 16,740 injured.
- The World Bank Group estimated direct material damage from the June 24 earthquakes at $19.6 billion.
- UNDP calculated direct material damage at $6.7 billion in its June 26 statement.
- In La Guaira state, the government handed over 335 homes and assessed damage at 59,109 properties.
- Of the assessed units, 34,680 were classed habitable, 13,733 limited-use, and 10,696 high-risk.
Casualty Update
Venezuela National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced the updated figures on social media. The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes rose by 137 to 6,438. The number of injured stands at 16,740.
La Guaira Housing Damage
La Guaira state suffered the heaviest loss of life and property in the disaster. The government handed over 335 homes to their owners in the state. Damage assessments covered 59,109 housing units. Of these, 34,680 were classified as habitable, 13,733 as limited-use, and 10,696 as high-risk.
Earthquake and Damage Estimates
The US Geological Survey recorded two earthquakes on June 24, of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, 39 seconds apart. The World Bank Group estimated direct material damage at $19.6 billion. The United Nations Development Programme calculated direct material damage at $6.7 billion in its June 26 statement.
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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,438
