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…
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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…
Map with heavy rainfall in Bolivia, February 2012
La Razon published on February 14, 2012 an interesting map with heavy rainfall and rivers nationwide that deserve attention: According to the report by the system of national information for the risk management (Sinager) of the Ministry of defense, there are 87 municipalities affected by the natural phenomenon [La Niña] and 6,050 families throughout the…
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