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Bolivia faces climate emergency as heavy snow impacts livestock and roads
Intense snowfall across several Bolivian departments, including Potosí, La Paz, Oruro, Cochabamba, Chuquisaca, and Tarija, has triggered a climate emergency. The weather has caused significant damage to the agricultural sector, with approximately 78,700 camelids and sheep at risk due to the loss of grazing lands and frozen soil. In Potosí alone, authorities have declared a climate emergency to address the threat to livestock and the needs of hundreds of affected families.
Transportation has been severely disrupted, with the Administradora Boliviana de Carreteras (ABC) reporting road closures and restrictions in La Paz, Oruro, Potosí, and Cochabamba. Heavy machinery has been deployed to clear routes, but fuel shortages and blocked paths have complicated rescue and maintenance efforts. Additionally, Naabol reported unfavorable conditions for aerial operations at the Uyuni airport. Emergency teams have also been involved in evacuating isolated tourists in the Salar de Uyuni region.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] An initial 2 million Bolivianos has been allocated to address the climate emergency. rtpbolivia.com.bo
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An hydrological alert has been issued for Tarija due to rising river levels from rainfall.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fuel limitations are hindering road maintenance operations in Potosí.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 165,000 llamas and sheep are at risk of death due to frozen grazing lands. rtpbolivia.com.bo
- [○ 1 SOURCE] SEDCAM has activated emergency works to clear roads in Uyuni, Villamar, Uncía, Retiro, and Tupiza.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A meteorological alert is in effect for Tarija due to a cold front and heavy snowfall.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A temporary winter shelter in Oruro has reopened 24 hours a day to assist people in street situations.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Potosí Departmental Government declared a climate emergency via Decree No. 202. rtpbolivia.com.bo