VOICED : Muertos y evacuados por temporales en Bol

Severe flooding in Bolivia has affected numerous towns, resulting in 38 deaths and forcing thousands to evacuate. The situation is particularly dire in the Beni region, where rising river levels have led to a national emergency declaration. Residents live in fear as their homes are at risk of being submerged. The lack of potable water has caused significant distress among the population. Meteorological experts report that rainfall has exceeded expectations by up to 500% in some areas, exacerbating the crisis.

What has been the impact of the severe weather in Bolivia since September?

• Increased agricultural production

• Destruction of homes and evacuations

• Improved infrastructure

• Decrease in population

Why are residents in the Islas del Río area fearful?

• Due to the threat of wild animals

• Because of the risk of their homes sinking

• Because of a lack of food supply

• Due to frequent power outages

Which department is currently experiencing the most critical situation due to flooding?

• Cochabamba

• Beni

• Santa Cruz

• La Paz

What action has the Bolivian government taken in response to the flooding?

• Deployed military forces

• Increased taxes

• Declared a national holiday

• Declared a national emergency

How much did the rainfall exceed forecasts in some areas?

• 500%

• 300%

• 100%

• 200%