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IIE Digital Desk: Despite the fact that Venezuelans are now moving from large-scale rescue operations to recovery and relief operations, the magnitude of the humanitarian crisis worsened even more than the earthquakes that hit the country last month, resulting in an official death toll of 5,399. The calamity has resulted in the injury of thousands, displacement of millions of families, and widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure.

Rescue teams are still combing through crumbling structures for victims believed to be hiding under the debris.. ‘The search is ongoing. The officials state that their efforts have gradually shifted from saving survivors to recovering bodies, providing humanitarian aid, and assisting communities in rebuilding.

In Venezuela, powerful twin earthquakes that occurred in late June caused extensive damage to coastal and urban areas, resulting in the destruction of many homes along with roads, bridges, and public infrastructure. Temporary camps and emergency accommodation were the only options for many families who were displaced, with thousands more losing their homes.

Relief agencies and government authorities are providing food, clean drinking water, medical care, and temporary housing to the communities that have been impacted. Survivors have been provided with increased support from humanitarian organizations to cope with the loss of loved ones and the destruction of their homes. Officials caution that the death toll may increase as recovery teams gain access to heavily damaged structures that remain unstable. Due to safety concerns and the potential for structural collapses, debris removal operations in many areas are moving at a slow pace.

The disaster has put a significant strain on Venezuela's already fragile infrastructure and emergency response capabilities. Authorities are collaborating with non-governmental organizations and other partners to expedite relief efforts and provide support for prolonged reconstruction projects.' International donors have commenced providing more humanitarian aid to the increasing needs of affected communities.

As Venezuela enters a new phase in disaster management, the focus is on rebuilding homes, returning essential services, and providing support to survivors of one of the country's deadliest natural disasters in recent years. The search teams are still diligent in finding the missing individuals, providing hope and closure to families who are waiting for news of their missing relatives.