Bolivia declares state of emergency as El Niño causes drought and floods
President Rodrigo Paz announced measures to address widespread devastation from the weather phenomenon affecting the country.
At a glance
- President Paz declared a state of emergency to free up resources and deploy rescue teams
- Drought has affected 78,000 families across six departments
- Livestock losses exceed 75,000 head of cattle
- El Niño is causing both flooding and drought conditions in Bolivia
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday to mobilise resources and deploy additional rescue teams to combat the effects of El Niño. The declaration aims to address both flooding and drought conditions affecting the country.
According to a government report, drought has impacted 78,000 families across six of Bolivia's nine departments, with losses exceeding 75,000 head of cattle. Paz called for cooperation from all institutions to manage the phenomenon's consequences.
Why it matters
El Niño has caused widespread devastation globally, and Bolivia faces significant agricultural and humanitarian challenges from the dual impacts of drought and flooding.
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