Venezuelan earthquakes kill over 1,900, injure 10,500 as rescue continues

Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Caracas and the southeastern Yumare region of Venezuela last week, pushing the death toll to 1,943 with over 10,500 injured and around 15,000 displaced. Rescue efforts involve about 30,000 Venezuelan emergency workers and 2,700 foreign experts, though the critical 72-hour window for finding survivors passed on Saturday evening, leaving thousands still missing or trapped under rubble. For Nigerians, the disaster underscores the importance of emergency preparedness and highlights how international crises can prompt humanitarian response. Those with family or friends in Venezuela may be directly affected, while others can contribute to relief efforts that have already drawn support from 24 countries, including over 500 tonnes of supplies and 86 search-dog teams. The World Health Organisation warns of disease outbreaks from roughly 1.2 million tons of debris in La Guaira, where severe food shortages, disrupted basic services and communications outages persist. To help, consider donating to reputable international relief organisations, stay informed through credible news outlets, and check on any Venezuelan contacts in Nigeria for their safety and needs.

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