Flooding displaces thousands in Venezuela
Venezuela is coping with massive flooding, the worst in 40 years. The government reports 50,000 people have sought shelter after a week of non-stop rain and more to come.
Venezuela is coping with massive flooding, the worst in 40 years. The government reports 50,000 people have sought shelter after a week of non-stop rain and more to come.
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Venezuela is coping with massive flooding, the worst in 40 years. The government reports 50,000 people have sought shelter after a week of non-stop rain and more to come.
At least 31 deaths have been reported. Schools are closed in 11 states and 4 states are under a state of emergency.A national search and rescue operation is under way and officials are distributing food and other supplies to the affected areas.
See photos of the flood's devastation at The Guardian.
Read more about UNICEF flood relief around the world.
