Caracas, June 25 (IANS) At least 164 were killed and 971 injured in back-to-back powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, the country’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez said Thursday.Rodriguez said the earthquake had triggered about 30 aftershocks, while stressing that the government is currently coordinating resources nationwide to strengthen rescue efforts in the hardest-hit areas and has called on the private sector to help procure rescue equipment and supplies.She expressed hope that improved visi…
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New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday offered condolences for the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela, expressing sympathy for the lives lost and the families affected. Taking to X, the Vice President said, “Deeply distressed by the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage caused by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.” “At this difficult time, my thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones, the injured, and the countless families…
Caracas, June 25 (IANS) At least 32 people were killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes jolted Venezuela, the country’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez said in an official update on Thursday.Rodriguez said the coastal state of La Guaira in northern Venezuela was the hardest hit, describing it as a “disaster zone,” where dozens of buildings had completely collapsed.”La Guaira state is a true tragedy,” Rodriguez said on Venezuelan state television, Xinhua news agency repor…
Caracas, June 25 (IANS) Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has announced a State of Emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck the South American nation, causing widespread damage.”Following the strong earthquakes recorded this afternoon in the country, we have declared a State of Emergency throughout the national territory. We call on all citizens to remain alert, safe, and as calm as possible,” Rodriguez said in a post on X.She also announced that the Maiquetia airport has been …
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed distress over the devastation caused by earthquakes in Venezuela and reaffirmed India’s support in the difficult time. Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in quick succession, both causing strong tremors in the capital of Caracas.Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the severe earthquakes in Venezuela. On behalf of the people of India, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the G…
Caracas, June 25 (IANS) Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in quick succession, both causing strong tremors in the capital of Caracas.Xinhua correspondents reported shaking windows and toppled bookshelves at their residences in the capital, and images circulating on social media showed collapsed houses on the streets of Caracas.The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 7.1 quake at 2204 GMT on Wednesday evening, followed just one minute later by an even stronger magnitude 7.5 t…