Overall Orange Flood
in Bolivia

Event summary

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

GDACS ID FL 1103218
Glide number: FL-2025-000057-BOL
Death: 114
Displaced: 6
Countries: Bolivia
From - To 16 Apr - 06 May

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Bolivia - Severe weather and floods, update (ECHO 03 May 2025)Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:44

  • The humanitarian impact in Bolivia continues to worsen due to ongoing floods triggered by the rainy season, affecting most parts of the country.
  • According to the Government of Bolivia, as of 26 April, the death toll has reached 58, with ten people still reported missing. Additionally, nearly 3.2 million people have been affected, and almost 10,000 houses have been damaged or destroyed.
  • On 7 April, Bolivia requested assistance from the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) for flood rescue boats and equipment, as well as shelter, food, and energy-related items.
  • On 11 April, the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) was activated to provide damage assessment mapping (). So far, 10 maps have been produced.
  • Over the next 24 hours, moderate to very heavy rainfall is forecast across northern, central, western, and eastern Bolivia.
La Paz Department, Bolivia, Early May 2025Local media reported heavy rain caused landslides in areas of La Paz Department, Bolivia, in early May 2025. Homes were damaged or destroyed and several families were evacuated.Tue 6 May 2025Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS
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