Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:10am on 26 Jun 2026,Friday Weather & Environment
The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela has climbed to 235, with hundreds more injured and many still missing. The quakes caused widespread destruction, collapsing buildings, damaging roads, and disrupting essential services across several regions. Rescue teams are racing to locate survivors trapped beneath rubble as emergency shelters accommodate thousands of displaced residents. The Venezuelan government has intensified relief efforts, deploying military and disaster response personnel. International assistance has begun arriving, including offers of humanitarian support, while authorities continue assessing the full extent of casualties, infrastructure damage, and the country's long-term recovery needs. (PC: X)
