Caracas: The death toll from the June 24 earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 4,118 as rescuers continue to clear rubble in the hardest-hit areas.
The number of injured remains at 16,740, according to figures released in an update by Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez. A total of 6,462 people have been rescued.
The update said 86,794 families have received aid, while 17,266 people are staying in 89 temporary camps across the country. Another 17,907 people were left homeless after their homes were damaged or destroyed.
Response operations are ongoing with 30,076 staff, 29,843 volunteers and 3,454 international rescuers deployed across the country.
The report said Venezuela has recorded 1171 additional aftershocks since the two quakes.
Edited by Chhouk Bora
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