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Zimbabwe ferry disaster drives death toll to 72

The death toll from a Lake Kariba ferry capsizing in Zimbabwe has risen to 72 after 26 more bodies were recovered; the boat was overloaded with about 153 passengers when it left Kariba town, far exceeding its 90-passenger limit. At least 18 children are among the victims; 77 people were rescued, with searches ongoing as authorities blame high winds and choppy seas. A national disaster has been declared and the ferry's loss is already disrupting food deliveries to remote communities.

via Al Jazeera|

#death-toll #ferry-disaster #lake-kariba

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Destructive Flores quake kills at least 38 as buildings collapse

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Flores Island in Indonesia, killing at least 38 people and flattening many buildings as aftershocks followed; a tsunami warning was briefly issued before being lifted, and rescuers deployed helicopters and boats to reach affected areas while about 2,000 residents evacuated to shelters.

via New York Post|

#asia #death-toll #disasters

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Colombia’s quake rescue moves into final phase as toll reaches 265

Colombia’s rescue operations have moved into the final phase after a magnitude-7.4 earthquake killed 265, left over 3,500 injured, and destroyed more than 9,550 homes, with hundreds still missing as authorities mobilize aid. President de La Espriella pledges an emergency fund and economic measures to aid recovery.

via Al Jazeera|

#colombia #death-toll #earthquake

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Colombia hit by deadly 7.4-magnitude quake sparks nation-wide rescue push

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northwestern Colombia, with its epicenter in Chocó, causing widespread damage in Cali and Pereira and killing at least 80 people per CNN tally; aftershocks are likely as emergency services mobilize, hospitals report collapses, airports suspend flights, and a national disaster is declared while Bogotá and the military coordinate rescues and international aid begins to arrive.

via CNN|

#aftershocks #colombia #death-toll

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Colombia hit by 7.4-magnitude quake as death toll climbs and rescue efforts begin

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, with the epicentre near San José del Palmar, causing widespread damage from Cali to Manizales and Pereira; at least 26 people were killed and many more injured as buildings collapsed and roads were blocked, airports were shut, and rescue teams search rubble while authorities coordinate a broader emergency response amid aftershocks.

via BBC|

#aftershocks #colombia #death-toll

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Months after Venezuela quakes, families still search for missing amid rising death toll

A month after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela’s La Guaira coast, families continue to sift through rubble for loved ones as authorities say the death toll has surpassed 5,300 and an estimated up to 50,000 remain missing.

via BBC|

#death-toll #earthquakes #la-guaira

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Venezuela’s quake toll crosses 5,000 as rescue persists

The death toll from the June 24 two powerful Venezuelan earthquakes has risen to 5,069, with 16,740 injured, as recovery crews clear debris, particularly in La Guaira—the hardest-hit coastal state. The quakes, magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, have produced 1,331 aftershocks and damaged or collapsed hundreds of structures, including 856 buildings damaged and 190 collapsed, with additional impacts to bridges and roads.

via NBC News|

#aftershocks #death-toll #earthquakes

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Venezuela quake toll surpasses 5,000 as IMF unlocks emergency funds

The June 24 twin earthquakes in Venezuela have killed 5,069 people, injured about 16,740 and displaced around 20,000, as rescue efforts continue. The IMF released $346 million in emergency financing to support relief, while Reuters reports highlight early rescue delays and coordination issues that critics say hampered the response, a claim the government rejects.

via Al Jazeera|

#death-toll #displacement #earthquake

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Bangkok pub blaze leaves 27 dead as investigation begins

A massive fire at Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok killed at least 27 people and left several injured as firefighters took about 30 minutes to bring the blaze under control; authorities are investigating the cause, with a musician saying smoke emanated from a circuit breaker near the stage before an explosion, echoing past deadly Thai venue fires.

via CNN|

#bangkok #death-toll #fire

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Twin Venezuelan quakes push death toll past 3,500 amid looming health crisis

More than 3,500 people have died after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, with about 16,740 injured and 17,854 left homeless; around 60,000 buildings were damaged, and thousands remain in shelters or outdoors as health officials warn of a looming crisis amid a strained healthcare system.

via Al Jazeera|

#death-toll #displacement #earthquakes

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Venezuela’s quake disaster climbs to 1,430 dead as aid accelerates

Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela (7.2 and 7.5) killed about 1,430 people, injured 3,200 and left 3,100 homeless, with around 68,900 unaccounted, as the UN estimates $6.7 billion in damage and international teams rush to assist.

via The Guardian|

#death-toll #disaster-relief #earthquakes

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Venezuela rattled again as 4.9 quake hits after deadly week

A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck off Venezuela’s northern coast days after a pair of devastating quakes killed hundreds, with tremors felt in Maracay and Caracas as rescue efforts continue amid rising casualties and tens of thousands missing.

via Al Jazeera|

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Global rescue accelerates as Venezuela endures twin quakes and rising toll

Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, killing 589, injuring about 3,000, and leaving hundreds trapped as La Guaira bears heavy damage and the main airport closes. International teams and aid from the US, Brazil, El Salvador, Cuba, Mexico, Colombia and others, plus UN backing, are rushing to assist amid overwhelmed hospitals and Venezuela’s strained infrastructure.

via Al Jazeera|

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Twin Venezuelan Quakes Trigger Urgent Rescue as Death Toll Rises

Two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5) struck western Venezuela, killing at least 235 and injuring more than 4,300, as hospitals overflow and rescuers scramble to reach those buried in rubble; authorities declared a state of emergency, airports were closed, and international aid—including $150 million from the U.S.—is being mobilized.

via NBC News|

#death-toll #disaster-relief #earthquake

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Global aid surge as Venezuela confronts twin earthquakes and rising death toll

Twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, raising the death toll to about 235 as rescue teams from across the region and beyond race to reach survivors within the critical 72-hour window. International relief is underway, with the United States pledging about $150 million in aid and temporarily easing sanctions to speed relief efforts, while countries deploy search-and-rescue units, medical teams, and equipment to affected areas.

via CNN|

#death-toll #earthquakes #international-aid