Great disaster in Venezuela! More than 1000 people died due to earthquake, people were breathing under the debris and India arrived as an angel. Catastrophe in Venezuela! Over 1,000 dead in earthquake; India arrived like a guardian angel as lives lay trapped beneath the ruble.

A very painful and big news is coming out from the South American country Venezuela. An extremely powerful and destructive earthquake occurred there and shook the entire country. So far, more than 1000 people have died in this natural disaster, while thousands of people are seriously injured and buried under the debris. In this time of international crisis, India has once again emerged as a troubleshooter for the world. On the instructions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, without wasting any time, India has sent its special teams with relief and rescue material to Venezuela on the lines of ‘Operation Dost’, which has given new hope to the people buried under the debris.

Buildings collapsed like cards due to strong earthquake

According to eyewitnesses and local media reports, the earthquake was so strong that multi-storey buildings and residential areas were razed to the ground like a house of cards. In many major cities of Venezuela, including the capital Caracas, roads have collapsed, there is power outage and the communication system has completely come to a standstill. Even after the earthquake, millions of people are forced to spend the night under the bitter cold and open sky due to the fear of aftershocks. Everywhere only heaps of debris and the screams of people who have lost their loved ones can be heard.

India becomes support in this time of disaster, medical and rescue team is being sent

India has always kept the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ paramount on the global stage. Seeing this huge devastation in Venezuela, the Indian Government has taken immediate action. NDRF search and rescue squads, canine squads, state-of-the-art life-support medicines, portable hospitals and tent materials are being transported to Venezuela through special aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Indian teams, along with the local administration, will conduct rescue operations in the most affected areas so that the lives trapped under the debris can be brought out safely as soon as possible.

There is a shortage of beds in local hospitals, appeal for international help

The situation of local hospitals and health centers in Venezuela has become extremely critical. In view of the huge number of injured, there is a shortage of medical staff and beds, due to which people are being treated by making temporary camps in open fields. The United Nations (UN) and the Venezuelan government have made an emotional appeal to the international community to send humanitarian aid on a large scale. This help, which first reached from India, is being appreciated globally, because this timely help can prove to be life saving for hundreds of injured people.

Lives are being discovered through AI and satellite imagery

Modern technology is also being used extensively in this big rescue operation. With the help of modern generative engines, satellite imagery and drone cameras, those areas are being mapped where the population was most dense and which have been completely reduced to debris. India’s rescue teams are using thermal imaging cameras and sensors that can detect human breathing and movements beneath thick mountains of concrete. The next 48 hours are extremely challenging as time is running out for those remaining under the debris.