589 dead, nearly 3,000 injured: Venezuela quake toll rises as rescuers race to find survivors

Venezuela grapples with a devastating toll of 589 dead and nearly 3,000 injured following twin earthquakes. La Guaira state is severely impacted, with thousands missing and millions potentially affected. International rescue teams and aid, including India’s ‘Operation Amistad’ and US assistance, are now arriving to support desperate search-and-rescue efforts amidst widespread destruction and fear of aftershocks.