TimesofMalta.com reports: Watch: Raging river drags minibus hundreds of feet in Bolivia Residents in central Bolivia were struggling to dig out from mud on Wednesday after torrential rainfall caused severe flooding and damaged several homes. [to watch video, please use link below] And one lucky resident was recovering after he and his vehicle were dragged almost…
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Dam overflows in boliva and swamps Caracoles town
Reuters reports via 9News: Dam overflows in Bolivia and swamps town Hundreds of Bolivians in the small community of Caracoles, 248 km from the capital city of La Paz, were evacuated after heavy floods and mudslides destroyed 85 houses. [to watch video, please use link below] Authorities declared a state of emergency on Saturday and…
Floods kill at least eight in Bolivia
EuroNews reports: Floods kill at least eight in Bolivia Floods caused by torrential rain in Bolivia have killed at least eight people. The national weather service has issued a high-level alert for heavy rain in five areas in the west of the country, including the administrative capital La Paz. [to watch the video, please use…
Climate change with Bolivia most susceptible to be hit the hardest
Independent reports: Environment Map shows how climate change will hit the economies of the world’s poorest countries hardest Credit rating agency Moody’s issues guide to how climate change will affect states’ ability to repay their debts Ian Johnston Environment Corrrespondent A map showing the countries which are most susceptible to the effects of climate change…
Bolivia’s situation regarding floods, hunger, poverty…
From ReliefWeb: Informing humanitarians worldwide. ReliefWeb has been the leading source for reliable and timely humanitarian information on global crises and disasters since 1996. Bolivia Situation Report #2, 07 September 2015 Highlights • The Government officially requested WFP to support flood-affected families in the northern Santa Cruz department. • WFP has assessed the affected area and indicated…
Bolivia’s recurrent ordeal, disastrous gov’s performance on road maintenance!
Bolivia, on a yearly, seasonal time, endures floods, road destruction and this government which claims its success and bonanza, has failed over the last nine years to provide adequate infrastructure and response to heavy rain, floods and disaster. The following news reflect our ordeal: From The Telegraph: Floods bring bridge down in Bolivia A bridge…
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