The death toll from the catastrophic earthquake disaster in Venezuela has risen to 2,954, according to a report from Israel's Ynet news outlet, citing the information ministry. The figure marks a further increase from the previously reported 2,645 fatalities.
The death toll from the catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2,954, according to a report Saturday evening by Israeli news outlet Ynet, citing the country's information ministry. The figure represents an increase of 309 from the 2,645 fatalities reported on Thursday, June 25, at 20:43 Jerusalem, and marks the first update in nine days.
The Zioneer has tracked the death toll as it climbed rapidly throughout the day on Thursday, June 25. At 20:43 Jerusalem, the ministry reported 2,645 dead, 12,666 wounded, and 15,000 homeless, in figures corroborated by two independent Israeli media reports. Earlier that same day, the toll had risen from 1,400 to 2,295, then to 2,595, before reaching 2,645, according to a series of reports from Ynet and N12, all citing the information ministry.
The disaster has prompted international concern. As The Zioneer reported on June 29, the UN was reportedly preparing for up to 10,000 fatalities, with the number of missing estimated at 46,000. Israeli search-and-rescue teams from the private firm Magen have been operating on the ground since the early days of the disaster, as reported on June 25. Additionally, on June 27, Portugal reported that 28 Portuguese nationals or descendants had been killed.
The latest figure of 2,954 deaths comes from a single source (Ynet citing the ministry). There has been no update on the number of wounded, missing, or displaced. The figures remain subject to change as more areas are reached and data is consolidated.
4 developments
- ConfirmedUN reportedly preparing for up to 10,000 dead in Venezuela earthquake; missing count climbs to 46,000
- DevelopingPortugal says 28 Portuguese nationals or descendants killed in Venezuela earthquakes
- DevelopingVenezuela: reports claim 68,900 still missing after earthquakes
- StrongVenezuela resident describes building collapse, ongoing rescues after quake
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