Caracas: Two powerful earthquakes that occurred in Venezuela early Thursday morning spread destruction everywhere. These tremors of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitudes reduced many cities to rubble. Life stopped in a moment. So far, 188 people have been confirmed dead, and increasingly than 1500 people are injured. Thousands of people are still reported missing. Relief teams are searching day and night for lives veiled under the debris.
Where was the most destruction?
The coastal state of La Guaira, north of the wanted Caracas, has suffered the most devastation. Many buildings here tabular like a deck of cards. Roads were damaged and phone and internet services were disrupted. According to the US Geological Survey, the first shock was of magnitude 7.2. About a minute later, a second and increasingly dangerous shock of 7.5 magnitude occurred.
Has the search operation started yet?
Many families spent the night in unshut fields, parks and streets. In the video on social media, it is seen that the rescue teams are working nonflexible for hours to rescue the people veiled under the debris.
A woman splash out in anger. She said, "The wardship is sleeping, heavy machines did not victorious on time. Under compulsion, we are removing the trash with our hands." Children and elderly people of many houses are still missing.
Did plane hospitals and airports not get left?
The earthquake has moreover wrenched the when of hospitals and essential services. La Guaira's international airport had to be sealed due to damage. Due to this, the help and rescue teams coming from outside are trapped. Electricity, gas and transport are at a standstill in many areas.
How many countries come forward to help?
After this terrible accident, the world has stood with Venezuela. America has spoken it will send relief goods, rescue teams and money. Other countries and international organisations are moreover ready to send medicines, relief materials and rescue teams. The Venezuelan government has appealed to the world to help the people in trouble.
Will the death toll increase further?
The fears of relief agencies are justified. Trash is still to be removed in many areas. In such a situation, the number of deaths and injured may increase. The government has imposed an emergency and asked to speed up the relief work. Temporary camps are stuff built for thousands of homeless people.
