OECS expresses condolences to Venezuela

The Organisation of Jap Caribbean States (OECS) says it’s “deeply saddened” on the lack of lives in Venezuela the place at the least 25 folks died and dozens of others lacking after 5 small rivers flooded on account of heavy rains final weekend.

In an announcement, the St. Lucia-based OECS Fee stated the sub-regional grouping is extending its “deepest condolences” to the federal government and other people of the South American nation and “is deeply saddened by this tragic occasion.

“Our prayers and ideas are with the household and pals of these affected. The folks of the OECS area share the ache and struggling of the bereaved households and all others affected by this disaster and be a part of their governments in extending to the Authorities and other people of Venezuela, heartfelt condolences on this tough interval,” the OECS added.

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The downpour on Saturday night time swept massive tree trunks and particles from surrounding mountains into the neighborhood of Tejerias, 40 miles southwest of Caracas, damaging companies and farmland, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez stated.

She stated one month’s price of rain fell in simply eight hours and pumps used to energy the neighborhood’s consuming water system have been carried away within the flood waters.

The vice chairman stated the precedence is to find folks nonetheless trapped underneath mud and rocks all through the city, whereas navy and rescue personnel additionally searched the riverbanks for survivors.

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