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Environmental emergencies in Bolivia

Overview

Bolivia has faced escalating environmental crises characterized by forest fires and severe drought. In the Tarija region, a state of emergency was declared following massive forest fires in areas such as Serranía de Sama. The response involved the deployment of over 2,500 personnel, including the army and aerial units, to combat blazes driven by high winds. Authorities also detained two suspects for suspected arson.

Following these fires, the El Niño phenomenon has triggered widespread drought across six departments. At least 26 municipalities in Chuquisaca, Santa Cruz, and La Paz have declared states of emergency or red alerts due to declining water levels and impacts on agriculture and livestock. While authorities are monitoring reservoirs to ensure potable water supplies, meteorological warnings suggest a complex outlook with extreme temperatures and continued water scarcity in highland and valley regions.

Entities

Senamhi · Epsas

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Bolivia drought triggers emergency in 26 municipalities

    Drought caused by El Niño has triggered emergency declarations in 26 Bolivian municipalities, severely impacting crops, livestock, and water supplies across six departments.

  2. 29 days ago

    [HEALTH] 10 sources
    Tarija, Bolivia declares emergency as forest fires devastate region

    Tarija, Bolivia declares emergency as forest fires ravage thousands of hectares, prompting military and aerial response, police arrests of suspected arsonists, and a one‑week extension of school holidays.

Sources

ahoradigital.net · eju.tv · exitonoticias.com.bo · lapatria.bo · pachamamaradio.org · tribunadeloscabos.com.mx