By El Diario: Unpromising forecasts The torrential rains recorded in recent days have caused disasters in seven departments, leaving around 200 families affected by river overflows and resulting in the deaths of five people, including a young girl in the city of La Paz and four adults in Cochabamba, according to the Deputy Minister of…
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Possible River Overflow – Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Yungas de La Paz – Posible desborde en ríos
Opinion: Senamhi: Orange Alert for Possible River Overflow in Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, and Yungas de La Paz Senamhi forecasts “sudden rises in water levels with possible overflows in the basins of the Yapacaní, Ichilo, Chapare, and Beni rivers.” The National Meteorology and Hydrology Service (Senamhi) has activated the Orange hydrological alert from May 8 to…
Until 4/14: River Overflow threats | Hasta 14/4: Amenazas desborde ríos
El Dia: Senamhi extends Orange Alert in Bolivia until April 14 due to potential river overflow. According to Senamhi’s report, “new progressive and in some cases sudden rises in water levels are anticipated, with potential overflow in the basins of the Pilcomayo, Guadalquivir, Bermejo, Parapetí, Grande, Piraí, Yapacaní, Ichilo, Chapare, and Caine rivers.” The National…
Floods wreak havoc in three departments of the country | Riadas causan estragos en tres departamentos del país
El Diario: The rainfall recorded in recent days caused the overflowing of several rivers that severely affected the inhabitants of several municipalities in the departments of La Paz, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz, with the city of La Paz being the most affected with the fatal toll of one person deceased and considerable material damage. The…
Cobija, Pando: Rise of the Acre River | Ascenso del río Acre
El Diario: More than 500 families abandon their homes due to the rise of the Acre River The level of the Acre River, which reached 14.50 meters on the bank and continues to rise, caused more than 100 families to stay in various shelters and another 400 families to take refuge in the homes of…
Rain and thunderstorms | Lluvias y tormentas eléctricas
Los Tiempos: Senamhi predicts rain and thunderstorms for the following days in these regions Reference photo. (Archive) | José Rocha National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology (Senamhi) reported that this weekend rains and thunderstorms are expected in certain regions of the country. Rainfall is also forecast for next week. The Senamhi forecaster, Kenny Quispe, told…
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