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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 164 with 971 injured after twin major quakes
NDTV··25 Jun
NDTV reported Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency as 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude tremors on June 24 collapsed buildings in Caracas and closed Simon Bolivar International Airport among the strongest in over a century.
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What It Means For You
- Indian diaspora may face difficulty contacting Venezuelan relatives.
- PM Modi has offered Indian disaster assistance.
- Airport closures may disrupt regional travel plans.
What's Happening
- At least 164 people died in twin Venezuela earthquakes.
- La Guaira is the hardest-hit disaster zone.
- International rescue teams are deploying aid.
Disaster Scale
- Tremors ranked among Venezuela's strongest ever.
- Caracas lost power and cellphone coverage in parts.
- The main international airport remains closed.
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