A day after his burial, Mother Raphael Negrin on Wednesday carry the coffin of his aunt who also Die in Floods and landslides in Central Venezuela that killed at least 43 people And the left Dozens missing.
in totalNegrin lost three family members – his mother and two of her sisters – who It was swept away by the floods in Las Tejerias de Santos Michelena, agro-industrial municipality in the state of Aragua, about 54 miles (87 kilometers) from the capital of Caracas. The body of The second Auntie was not yet found.
Heavy rains were followed by floods and landslides caused mountain slope to collapse on town late on a saturday. Residents say they have just a second to me escape to me safety Before the water, mud, rocks and felled trees come down on revive them.
It’s very painful,” Negrin said. who he is also sad to see place where he grew up up destroyed. “The rest of us Saved oh my daughter saved.”
Civilian in Venezuela protection Agency says 400 homes were destroyed And another 800 were damaged. fifty-six people Still missing listed.
The authorities say that death The number of losses is expected climb like heavy machinery moves debris left due to landslides and floods.
Negrin said that while he’s sad, at least he is found The body of for him mother, Senobia Rodriguez Agrizones, and was able to bury her on Tuesday. He said the neighbors are still looking for they mother.
“Mine mother Is there. we know He said. “Now we must recharge our strength for our nephews, for our children. “
With many businesses and services destroyed in Municipal of 54,000 people and survivors are struggling to get side in disaster areas.
electricity and mobile Telephone service was restored To Las Tejerias, but landlines and water service remain down like a landslide destroyed Telephone wires, water pipes and pumping equipment.
The authorities estimate the impact of twenty companies and companies, including a Chinese company-made Shery vehicle An assembly plant as well as a high school and two elementary schools.
Most of The people Reported missing, including many childrenfrom the neighborhoods of El Beisbol and La Agotada to north of Municipal.
Dear President Nicolas Maduro, who He walked one of Most flooded streets on Monday with And his wife, Celia Flores, has promised to support population of Las Tigreas.
He said his administration would rebuild homes and companies and help those who want to leave the affected area move in another place. Several shelters and aid collection centers have been established set up Close to Las Tejerias.
