Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,490--China Economic Ne

CARACAS, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,490, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said Sunday.

Rodriguez noted in a daily update on social media that the number of injured remained at 16,740, while the number of people receiving assistance rose to 120,794. Authorities have set up 108 temporary camps and shelters for those left homeless.

A total of 31,837 Venezuelan personnel remain deployed for disaster response, supported by 2,422 international rescuers.

Venezuela has recorded 1,222 aftershocks since the twin earthquakes, the update said.