At least 22 people died and 52 are still missing as a result of a landslide caused by the rains in the town of Tejerías, Aragua state, central zone of Venezuelaconfirmed this Sunday the executive vice president, Delcy Rodríguez.
According to Rodríguez, who told the state channel Venezuelan Television (VTV) from the area of the event, “there was a large landslide” that caused five streams to overflow, causing “human losses” and great material damage.
Faced with the difficult and painful situation caused by the heavy rains in Las Tejerías, I ordered the Vice President @delcyrodriguezv, to the Social Cabinet and to all the security organisms, the maximum deployment for the integral attention of the town. They are not alone! pic.twitter.com/LlKNaUQC1Z
– Nicolas Maduro (@NicolasMaduro) October 9, 2022
The vice president pointed out that, by order of President Nicolás Maduro, a “tragedy zone” was decreed in the town of Tejerías and three days of mourning.
The flooding of a stream this Saturday dragged houses, urban furniture, and flooded the streets of the town, destroying everything that the water found in its path.
The Government today deployed rescue agencies, citizen security, as well as maintenance and cleaning crews, and personnel from various institutions for “the comprehensive care of the people,” President Nicolás Maduro said through his Twitter account.
#InVideo?| Vice President Executive, @delcyrodriguezv gave details of the landslide that occurred in Las Tejerías, where 5 streams overflowed, causing damage and loss of life. He highlighted that the Risk Prevention and Management System continues to be active.#MariaLionzaLibre pic.twitter.com/fkierfcEGo
— VTV CHANNEL 8 (@VTVcanal8) October 9, 2022
Venezuela, Prensa Latina points out, suffered intense rainfall for several days throughout its northern fringe as a result of a tropical wave, which later became a storm as it passed through the country.
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