The death toll from last week’s devastating Venezuela earthquake has risen to 2,295, as rescue teams continue search operations across the country’s worst-hit regions. Thousands of people have also been reported injured or missing, raising concerns over the scale of the disaster.
According to Jorge Rodríguez, President of Venezuela’s National Assembly, emergency responders are still working to locate survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Officials say the number of casualties could increase as rescue efforts continue in affected areas.
The United Nations estimates that as many as 6.8 million people may have been affected by the powerful earthquake, making it one of the country’s most severe natural disasters in recent years. Humanitarian agencies have warned that urgent international assistance will be needed to support survivors.
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported that La Guaira, located north of the capital Caracas, has suffered extensive damage. The city is facing severe food shortages, widespread destruction of essential infrastructure, and major disruptions to communication networks, making relief operations increasingly difficult.
Aid organizations are working to deliver emergency supplies, including food, clean water, medical assistance, and temporary shelter. However, damaged roads and communication systems have slowed rescue and relief efforts in several affected communities.
Meanwhile, residents of Caracas witnessed an unusual and dramatic sight as the evening sky turned a deep red during sunset. The striking scene quickly drew public attention and was widely shared on social media, although officials have not linked the phenomenon to the earthquake.
