Bolivia Declares Emergency As Drought Threatens Thousands

Published 2h ago · Natural disaster

Affects Bolivia · Covered in 2 countries

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Bolivia declared a national emergency as El Nino drought impacts 78000 families and kills thousands of cattle.

Bolivia declared a state of emergency due to severe impacts from the El Nino weather pattern. The worsening drought is affecting 78000 families across the country and has caused the loss of more than 75000 cattle. President Rodrigo Paz called for nationwide institutional cooperation to address the crisis.

Affected populationDrought conditions are currently impacting 78000 families.
Livestock lossesThe weather pattern has already caused the loss of over 75000 cattle.
Peak timingThe El Nino phenomenon is projected to reach its peak in late 2026.

Why it matters

El Nino is a recurring climate pattern that can cause extreme weather events such as severe droughts and floods across South America, heavily impacting agriculture and rural livelihoods.

By the numbers2

78,000families affected by drought

75,000cattle lost

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