Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed condolences to the people of Venezuela following the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the country and said India stands ready to provide all possible assistance as rescue and recovery operations continue.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 25 expressed solidarity with Venezuela after twin powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck the South American nation, causing widespread destruction, building collapses and prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency.
In a message posted on X, Modi said he was "deeply saddened" by the devastation caused by the earthquakes and extended condolences on behalf of the people of India.
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"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," the Prime Minister said.
He added that India stands in solidarity with those affected and prayed for the recovery of the injured.
"We pray for the speedy recovery of those injured and stand in solidarity with all those affected during this difficult time," Modi said.
Importantly, the Prime Minister also signalled India's willingness to support Venezuela's relief efforts, stating that "India stands ready to extend all possible assistance."
The offer comes as Venezuela grapples with the aftermath of one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in more than a century. Authorities have reported extensive damage across several regions, including the capital Caracas, where buildings collapsed, roads were blocked by debris and parts of the city experienced power and communication outages.
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency following the disaster, while Venezuela's main international airport was shut down after sustaining significant infrastructure damage. Schools were also closed and emergency services were deployed across affected areas.
What assistance could India provide?
Although New Delhi has not yet announced specific measures, India's disaster response record suggests several forms of assistance could be offered if requested by Venezuela.
India could deploy specialised disaster response teams, including personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), to assist with search-and-rescue operations. The country could also send medical teams, field hospitals, emergency medicines, food supplies, water purification equipment and temporary shelters for displaced families.
In recent international disasters, India has also provided humanitarian aid packages, relief materials and technical expertise for rebuilding damaged infrastructure. Depending on Venezuela's needs and any formal request from its government, assistance could range from immediate emergency relief to longer-term recovery support.
The earthquakes have triggered concern across the international community, with several world leaders expressing solidarity with Venezuela as rescue workers continue searching for survivors and assessing the full scale of the disaster.
As the country faces a long recovery process, India's offer of support adds to growing international efforts aimed at helping Venezuelan authorities respond to one of the most severe natural disasters in the nation's recent history.
Published: 25 Jun 2026, 10:45 am IST
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