The death toll from Venezuela's devastating earthquake disaster has climbed to 4,561, as rescue teams continue searching through collapsed buildings in one of the country's deadliest natural disasters in decades.
The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, triggered more than 1,200 aftershocks, causing widespread destruction across northern Venezuela and leaving thousands of people injured or displaced.
Emergency crews are working around the clock, using heavy machinery, rescue dogs, and specialized equipment to search for survivors trapped beneath the rubble, while medical teams continue treating the injured.
Temporary shelters have been established to accommodate families forced from their homes, with humanitarian organizations providing food, clean water, medical supplies, and emergency assistance to those affected.
Drone footage from the disaster zone shows entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble, damaged roads and infrastructure, and rescue workers racing against time in the search for survivors.
Authorities continue assessing structural damage as engineers inspect buildings and public facilities to determine which areas are safe for residents to return.
International aid continues arriving from several countries, supporting ongoing rescue operations and relief efforts.
As Venezuela confronts the immense challenge of recovery, emergency officials say the priority remains saving lives, assisting displaced communities, and restoring essential services in the areas hardest hit by the disaster.
