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The death toll from twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June has risen to 6,438, according to the latest official figures released on Monday.
Nearly two months after the disaster, relatives and rescue teams are still searching for missing people trapped beneath the rubble.
The latest death toll was announced by Parliament Speaker Jorge Rodriguez, raising the previous figure of 6,301 reported last week.
The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck off Venezuela’s coast on June 24, destroying at least 190 buildings and leaving widespread devastation.
Authorities said at least 60,000 homes were affected, with about 24,000 rendered uninhabitable.
Thousands of residents remain displaced and are living in temporary camps, where conditions have reportedly become increasingly difficult.
In Caracas, heavy rainfall over the weekend destroyed some of the tents housing earthquake victims, further worsening conditions for displaced families.
The government of Interim President Delcy Rodriguez has promised to provide permanent housing for people affected by the disaster.
However, only 335 homes have so far been made available out of the 4,000 homes the government promised to deliver by the end of the year.
The continuing search for missing residents and the difficult conditions in temporary camps have added to the humanitarian challenges facing communities affected by the earthquakes.
