Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 164 as aftershocks hamper rescue

A powerful 7-magnitude earthquake followed by more than 30 aftershocks has struck Venezuela, leaving at least 164 people dead. The earthquake caused buildings to collapse across the affected areas, including Caracas and La Guaira, and triggered a tsunami alert.

Rescue operators, disaster response experts, and local residents are currently dealing with the severe impact of the seismic activity. The initial earthquake was followed by over 30 aftershocks, which have complicated the emergency response. Multiple buildings collapsed during the tremors, and a tsunami alert was officially triggered following the main quake.

The situation remains critical in Caracas and La Guaira, where the damage is concentrated. Rescue operations have been deemed 'very dangerous' by experts due to the risk of further collapses and ongoing seismic activity. Despite these hazardous conditions, rescue operators and disaster response experts are working alongside local residents to manage the crisis.