Bolivia declares state of emergency over El Nino weather pattern
Summary
Bolivia declared a nationwide state of emergency to speed up the deployment of resources and rescue teams as El Niño raises the risk of drought and flooding. The government says drought has affected 78,000 families and caused the loss of more than 75,000 cattle; El Niño is expected to peak late in 2026, with effects potentially lasting into 2027.Key Facts
- President Rodrigo Paz signed the emergency decree on Saturday.
- The decree calls for more rescue teams in areas hit hard by flooding and drought.
- A government report says drought affects 78,000 families in six of Bolivia’s nine departments.
- The same report says drought has caused the loss of more than 75,000 cattle.
- Floods in Bolivia’s Santa Cruz region killed dozens of people in December 2025.
- The article says the World Meteorological Organization reported a nearly 100 percent likelihood that El Niño would continue through February 2027.
- Scientists cited in the article predict El Niño could cause more than 450,000 deaths globally, with the poorest countries facing the greatest impact.
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