KABUL: The death toll from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela yesterday has risen to 235, media reported.
According to a report by Al Jazeera, thousands of people have been injured, while a large number of residential buildings have collapsed as a result of the powerful earthquakes.
The earthquakes occurred on Tuesday, prompting Venezuelan authorities to declare a state of emergency and appeal to international aid organizations for urgent assistance and humanitarian support.
Rescue and recovery operations are continuing as emergency teams work to locate survivors and provide aid to those affected by the disaster.