Earthquake damages in Venezuela estimated at $6.7 billion, according to UNDP
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
The damages caused to homes and economic assets, such as vehicles, buildings, or businesses, following the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week are preliminarily estimated at $6.7 billion, according to a satellite assessment based on the Rapid Digital Analysis (RAPIDA) from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). According to a statement from the UNDP, the assessment is based on seismic models, satellite images, and population data, and was conducted in the hours following the earthquakes on June 24, which had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 and occurred near the northern coast of Venezuela. The earthquakes were felt in significant populated and economically relevant areas, including the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, and the states of La Guaira, Carabobo, Miranda, Yaracuy, and Aragua, the UNDP noted. The data also suggests possible interruptions in the power supply in parts of Carabobo, La Guaira, Caracas, and Aragua. 'The speed and accuracy of initial assessments are essential for an effective response,' stated Luis Francisco Thais, UNDP Resident Representative in Venezuela.
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