Reuters, Syndicated Content, WSAU : LA PAZ (Reuters) – Bolivia’s largest agricultural region, Santa Cruz, is bracing this week against a surprise wave of snow and ice, causing lasting damage to crops and killing cattle in other parts of the country. Vast parts of the region, known for producing sorghum, soybeans and wheat, among other…
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Cold front and frosts that will affect 6 regions | Frente frío y heladas que afectarán a 6 regiones
El Diario: Senamhi forecasts cold front and frosts that will affect 6 regions The National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology (Senamhi) issued an orange alert due to the entry of a cold front that will affect six departments. The low temperatures will begin today and will last until Thursday. “The entry of a cold front…
Ola de calor – Heat wave
El Diario: According to Senamhi Heat wave in the eastern part of the country surpasses historical levels The localities most affected by high temperatures are located in the eastern Amazon and Chiquitania, Santa Cruz and Beni. In Cobija 37.8 degrees, surpassing the historical record of 36.6 reported in 2008 The heat wave that has overwhelmed…
Tornado at 13,200 feet in Bolivia occurred at a higher altitude than any on record in the United States
The Washington Post: The tornado danced near the highest international airport in the world. A view of La Paz city from El Alto, with Illimani Mountain in the background, on Nov. 24. (Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP) By Matthew Cappucci December 9 at 3:51 PM A rare tornado touched down near the El Alto International Airport in Bolivia on…
They emit orange alert in 4 departments due to lower temperatures and strong winds
El Deber reports: SENAMHI The Senamhi issued an orange alert in Santa Cruz, Beni, Tarija and Chuquisaca. The entrance of a cold front is expected this Wednesday. The winds will reach speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour They issue orange alert in 4 departments due to lower temperatures and strong winds | Photo:…
Cold wave lashes rural area
El Diario reports: Government guarantees supply 2,200 families were affected, one deceased was reported in Chuquisaca and more than 30 thousand camelids are at risk of perishing 700 hectares of coffee, plantain, cassava, potatoes, corn and grasslands endure the climate impact The cold wave that reached the Bolivian territory from the beginning of last week…
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