The death toll from last month’s major earthquake in Venezuela has climbed to 4,333, Jorge Rodriguez, the president of the Bolivarian Republic’s National Assembly, told Venezolana de Television, APA reports.
According to him, 16,740 people were injured and 17,907 were left homeless. As many as 190 buildings were completely ruined and 856 sustained significant damage. As many as 6,462 people have been rescued in relief operations, and 31,193 others received treatment in hospitals and healthcare facilities. Assistance has been provided to 86,794 families, 18,437 people have been accommodated at 94 tent camps, and 9,766 metric tons of food has been distributed to those affected.