Overall Green Flood in Bolivia from 05 Dec 2023 01:00 UTC to 07 Dec 2023 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood

in Bolivia

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Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1102392
Death:	3
Displaced:	-
Countries:	Bolivia
From - To	05 Dec - 07 Dec

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Bolivia - Floods, update (ECHO 13 Dec 2023)Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:37

The amount of casualties is increasing following heavy rainfall and consequent floods and landslides that have been affecting Potosí, La Paz and Chuquisaca Departments in western-central and southern Bolivia since 10 December.
According to media reports, at least 14 people died of whom 11 were in Chuquisaca and three in Potosí Department. The worst hit area in Potosí is Cotagaita Municipality where 1,780 families have been affected and 500 animals died following the heavy rainfall.
For the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast over most of western Bolivia. Hydrological warnings are in effect for La Paz Department.

Bolivia, Late November to December 2023Civil Defence in Bolivia reported severe flooding in Potosí and La Paz Departments from early December 2023.Tue 12 Dec 2023Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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