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Health risks rise in shelters after deadly M7.2 and M7.5 earthquakes, Venezuela

The Watchers

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July 10, 2026

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Health risks are increasing in temporary shelters and makeshift displacement sites after the M7.2 and M7.5 earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026. The official death toll reached 3 889 by July 10, while about 18 000 people remained without housing as overcrowding, unsafe water, poor sanitation and disrupted health services increased the risk of respiratory infections, diarrheal disease, and other illnesses. Source

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South China Morning Post

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· Jul 10, 2026

Quake-hit Venezuela faces looming health threats as survivors crowd shelters

Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, lack of access to clean water, and disruptions to basic medical care could pose the greatest health risks to the tens of thousands of survivors of Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes, the Americas branch of the World Health Organization said on Thursday. Venezuela has opened more than 80 shelters for those whose homes were destroyed in twin quakes ‌on June 24, with the number of displaced reaching 17,907 by Thursday. Poor shelter conditions could leave many...

The Guardian

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· Jun 25, 2026

Scenes of destruction after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela – visual guide

Rescue efforts under way after buildings reduced to rubble in capital and along northern coastHundreds of people are feared to have died and thousands have been injured in Venezuela’s largest earthquake in more than a century.Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit 39 seconds apart near the town of Morón. Continue reading...

NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Was foul play involved: Two earthquakes, 40 seconds apart, target Caracas and the coastal state of La Guaira

(NaturalNews) The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes that recently killed at least 235 people, injured more than 4,300, and destroyed 250 buildings in Caracas and the coa...

CNN

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· Jun 26, 2026

Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,000 as foreign rescuers arrive

At least 920 people are dead and over 3,000 have been injured after this week’s devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, according to the country’s top lawmaker. Rescuers are racing to reach survivors beneath the rubble before the “golden” window of time closes. Many displaced families have nowhere to go in Caracas, La Guaira and surrounding areas. The US military is on the ground for rescue efforts in Venezuela — where, earlier this year, special forces conducted a deadly raid to seize then-President Nicolás Maduro. A wave of machinery, supplies and international aid workers is heading toward hard-hit areas. 0:00 The latest death toll numbers 3:14 How rescuers are getting into Venezuela 6:18 A Venezuelan doctor describes medical challenges on the ground Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #venezuela #earthquake #News

Reuters

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· Jun 26, 2026

Venezuela earthquakes shatter windows in Caracas

Windows shattered and people were seen running out of a compound when Caracas was hit by two of the biggest earthquakes in Latin America's modern history. The government estimated hundreds of people are still trapped and missing on top ‌of 589 confirmed fatalities and 2,980 injuries. #venezuela #caracas #earthquake #southamerica #disaster

Ya Libnan

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· Jun 27, 2026

Venezuela twin quakes death toll is nearly 1,000 and over 50,000 are missing

A heavily damaged apartment building is seen in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state – one of the worst hit areas after the earthquakes. © Juan Barreto, AFP Nearly 1,000 people have died and tens of thousands were reported missing on Friday as a result of the devastating twin earthquakes that shook Venezuela. International rescue []

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Related coverage for "Health risks rise in shelters after deadly M7.2 and M7.5 earthquakes, Venezuela": South China Morning Post — Quake-hit Venezuela faces looming health threats as survivors crowd shelters. The Guardian — Scenes of destruction after deadly earthquakes in Venezuela – visual guide. NaturalNews.com — Was foul play involved: Two earthquakes, 40 seconds apart, target Caracas and the coastal state of La Guaira. CNN — Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,000 as foreign rescuers arrive. Reuters — Venezuela earthquakes shatter windows in Caracas. Ya Libnan — Venezuela twin quakes death toll is nearly 1,000 and over 50,000 are missing