On La Guaira’s beaches, Venezuela quake survivors improvise showers and toilets amid water shortages
Summary
Thousands of people in La Guaira, Venezuela, are struggling to get clean water and proper toilets after earthquakes damaged many buildings and water tanks. Relief groups, including the U.S., are providing food, water, and hygiene supplies to help those living in temporary shelters or outside.Key Facts
- Strong earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24, causing 3,685 deaths.
- About 190 buildings collapsed, and 856 were damaged in the affected area.
- Many families lost their water storage tanks, making it hard to get water.
- Some communities had water service only once a month or less even before the earthquakes.
- People are using beaches for showers and toilets due to lack of facilities.
- The U.S. is sending humanitarian aid with food, water, and hygiene kits.
- Relief workers distributed aid boxes near the beach in Maiquetía, home to the country’s main airport.
- Humanitarian groups say better living conditions are needed to stop disease from spreading.
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