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 1103020
Death: 6
Displaced: 32
Countries: Bolivia
From - To 22 Nov - 03 Dec

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Bolivia - Floods and landslides (ECHO 01 Dec 2024)Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:34

  • On 23-24 November, western Bolivia experienced heavy rainfall, particularly in the La Paz capital city area, that caused floods, the overflow of rivers and triggering a landslide that have resulted in casualties and damage.
  • According to media, as of 26 November, one person is missing and more than 30 people have been displaced due to the overflow of the Pasajahuira river that affected the neighbourhood of Bajo Llojeta on the outskirts of La Paz capital city. In addition, 26 people have been injured and over 20 houses damaged.
  • Moreover, approximately 40 houses were reported damaged due to a landslide occurred on 24 November across the same area.
  • Over the next 96 hours, more rainfall is forecast over western Bolivia, including the already affected La Paz capital city area.
Bolivia - Floods and landslides, update (ECHO 02 Dec 2024)Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:35

  • Following the heavy rainfall that affected western Bolivia on 23-24 November and caused floods, rivers overflow and a landslide, the number of casualties has increased.
  • Media reports, as of 27 November, two fatalities, 26 injured people, more than 30 displaced people, a number of rescued people and around 70 damaged houses due to the overflow of the Pasajahuira river and due to a landslide event occurred in the area of the La Paz capital city.
  • Over the next 96 hours, more heavy rainfall is still forecast over western Bolivia, including the already affected La Paz capital city area.
Potosi Department, Bolivia, Early December 2024Local media reported a passenger bus overturned on a flood-damaged road in Potosi Department, Bolivia, in early December 2024, resulting in injuries and one fatality.Tue 3 Dec 2024Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS
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