Rescue teams in Venezuela are urgently searching for survivors after two powerful earthquakes struck the country, causing widespread devastation. The quakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, hit near the capital, Caracas, and severely affected the state of La Guairá. The death toll has reached 188, with 1,520 injured and 157 missing. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, emphasizing the need for national unity to overcome the disaster. Many buildings have collapsed, and the Simón Bolívar International Airport is closed due to damage. The situation is dire, with over 200 people still trapped under debris. The earthquakes have left communities in shock, with residents describing the terrifying experience of the ground shaking and buildings crumbling around them.
QUESTION: How might communities come together to support each other in the aftermath of such natural disasters?
The death toll is rising after major Venezuelan earthquakes topple many buildings
