PM Modi Mourns Venezuela Earthquake Devastation: 'India Ready To Extend All Possible Assistance'

Published 25 June 2026 · india

PM Modi Mourns Venezuela Earthquake Devastation: 'India Ready To Extend All Possible Assistance' Published By, Last Updated: June 25, 2026, 10:20 IST PM Modi expressed

PM Modi Mourns Venezuela Earthquake Devastation: 'India Ready To Extend All Possible Assistance' Published By, Last Updated: June 25, 2026, 10:20 IST PM Modi expressed condolences after devastating twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, saying India stands in solidarity with the affected nation and is ready to extend assistance. Rapid Read PM Modi mourns Venezuela earthquake (Photos: PTI/AFP) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the devastation caused by the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, extending condolences to the victims and offering India’s assistance as rescue operations continued across the South American nation. In a post on X, PM Modi said he was “deeply saddened" by the destruction caused by the twin earthquakes and conveyed India’s solidarity with Venezuela during the crisis. “Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the severe earthquakes in Venezuela," the Prime Minister wrote. “On behalf of the people of India, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Venezuela, especially to the families who have lost their loved ones," he mentioned. “We pray for the speedy recovery of those injured and stand in solidarity with all those affected during this difficult time." “India stands ready to extend all possible assistance," the Prime Minister added.

Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the severe earthquakes in Venezuela.On behalf of the people of India, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Venezuela, especially to the families who have lost their loved ones. We pray for the speedy… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 25, 2026 TWIN EARTHQUAKES TRIGGER WIDESPREAD DESTRUCTION According to the Associated Press, two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela within a minute of each other on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage, collapsing buildings and forcing thousands of residents to flee into the streets. The US Geological Survey said the first earthquake, initially measured at 7.1 magnitude before being revised to 7.2, struck west of the coastal community of Morón, around 168 kilometres west of Caracas, at a depth of 22 kilometres. Just a minute later, a stronger 7.5-magnitude quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre located 16 kilometres southwest of Morón. The tremors were among the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century and were felt across much of the country. Buildings were also evacuated in Brazil’s Amazon region, around 1,700 kilometres from Caracas, while the shaking was reported in parts of neighbouring Colombia.