Bolivia declares state of emergency over El Nino

· Climate · Bolivia

Bolivia declared a state of emergency over El Nino, with President Rodrigo Paz saying there are "severe impacts" and the country needs "the cooperation of all institutions." Drought is affecting 78,000 families in six of the country's nine departments, according to a government report released this week. The emergency allows authorities to mobilise resources more quickly. No further details were given.

Why it matters：Extreme weather linked to El Nino is straining food and water supplies in a vulnerable Andean economy.

Key points

  • 78,000 families affected in six departments
  • President Paz cited "severe impacts"
  • Emergency status speeds resource mobilisation

Sources (original reporting)

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