Divya Delhi :
A powerful earthquake has struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction and triggering large-scale rescue operations across the affected regions. According to initial reports, at least 164 people have lost their lives, while thousands are feared to be trapped or missing beneath collapsed buildings. Emergency response teams, military personnel, and volunteers are working around the clock to search for survivors and provide medical assistance to the injured. The earthquake severely damaged residential buildings, roads, hospitals, and public infrastructure, leaving many communities without electricity, communication, and access to essential services. Temporary shelters have been established for displaced families as authorities continue to assess the full extent of the devastation. The Venezuelan government has appealed for national and international support to accelerate rescue and relief efforts. Humanitarian organizations are mobilizing aid, including food, clean water, medical supplies, and emergency shelter. Officials have urged residents to remain cautious due to the possibility of aftershocks while search and rescue operations continue.
