Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 1,450 Amid Rescue Efforts

Pakistan News Desk June 29, 2026

First Published 1 day ago

🔴 Live Update 18 hours ago5 Updates by 5 sources

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday has risen to 1,450, with rescue operations continuing into Sunday. The coastal state of La Guaira, approximately 40 kilometres north of Caracas, is the hardest-hit region, where dozens of buildings have collapsed.

According to Jorge Rodriguez, president of the National Assembly, 3,150 people have been injured, 12,721 are displaced, and 774 buildings have collapsed. Rescue teams, including more than 2,600 foreign workers, are searching for survivors among tens of thousands reported missing.

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez stated that rescue efforts are ongoing, as survivors were still being recovered on Sunday. The government has suspended school classes for another week and has restored electricity to 75% of La Guaira. A presidential commission will be formed to assess the habitability of the remaining structures.

Reports also indicate that heavy rains following the earthquakes have caused flooding in affected areas, further complicating the situation.

Pakistan News will update this story as more confirmed details become available.

Latest Updates

Updated: 5:50 AM PKT — June 30, 2026

A 21-year-old man has been rescued alive 106 hours after a deadly earthquake struck Venezuela, according to available reports.

Updated: 10:36 PM PKT — June 29, 2026

In a significant development, a father and his son were found alive and rescued from the rubble four days after the powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. The rescue provides a moment of hope as search operations continue for thousands still reported missing.

In a rare moment of hope, rescue teams pulled a 21-year-old person alive from the rubble 106 hours after the earthquake struck. However, reports now indicate that 69,000 people are missing.

International aid has begun to be pledged, with the European Union releasing over $5 million in emergency funds and China announcing it will send more than $14 million in assistance. According to UNICEF, 1.8 million people affected by the disaster are in need of humanitarian aid.

The US Geological Survey has projected that the final death toll could range from 10,000 to 100,000.

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