Heavy rainfall has been affecting western and northern Venezuela in the last few days causing floods, and landslides that have resulted in displacement and damage.
According to media, as of 26 June, more than 4,700 people have been displaced across Mérida, Trujillo, and Táchira states. In Mérida, at least 10 houses and several roads have been damaged, and landslides have been reported, one main highway has been closed and several villages have been isolated due to landslides.
National authorities issued a national emergency declaration.
Over the next 48 hours, more rainfall is expected over Venezuela.