A devastating situation is unfolding in northern Venezuela after two deadly earthquakes struck the area. The earthquakes resulted in a significant loss of life, with the official death toll rising to around 235. Thousands of people were also injured in the disaster.

Neighbors in the affected cities are coming together to search for loved ones, digging through rubble in an effort to locate those who may still be trapped. The search efforts are ongoing, with many people still unaccounted for. Further details about the earthquakes and their aftermath are available from KPRC 2 / Click2Houston, which is providing updates on the situation as more information becomes available.