Landslide in Venezuela buries families’ homes in the middle of the rainy season

• Following heavy rains in Venezuela’s rainy season, the ground began to slide rapidly, and the situation worsened.
• On Tuesday, the government reported 1,943 deaths, while the UN plan calls for 10,000 bodies for burial.
• Rescuers continue searching for survivors in the La Guaira state after the landslide.

In Venezuela, the rainy season has been unusually intense, with the number of deaths from landslides and flooding rising to 25 June. The bodies are being recovered from the sea in La Guaira, while dozens more people are still missing, and authorities are asking nearby residents to remain vigilant.

Earlier, the UN said that it had verified the number of deaths, following the discovery of bodies on 24 June, but it may be higher, as some people are believed to still be missing. As the sea waters near the coast turned cloudy, the bodies of victims were found floating in the water, and rescuers said they were struggling to reach them. The UN said that transport routes may be blocked due to the ongoing heavy rains.

Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s interior minister, said that 10,000 people were sent to the area to assist with the search and recovery efforts. She said that the situation is worsening and that the number of missing people could be much higher than reported.

Rescue teams are working around the clock to clear roads and restore electricity. According to the authorities, the risk of further landslides remains high, and residents are advised to stay away from riverbanks and slopes.

Paralelnyj continues to search for survivors. Delcy Rodríguez said that 6 days after the landslide in the La Guaira state, medical teams were still searching for people trapped in the rubble.

On Tuesday, the government said that the number of confirmed deaths had risen to 1,900 and that about 10,000 people were affected by the disaster. It also noted that the situation is deteriorating due to the risk of further landslides and that authorities are doing everything possible to provide assistance to those affected.

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