Families affected by snowfall in Bolivia increase to more than 121,000 in six regions

Published at: 26/08/2026 12:20 PM

The number of families affected and affected by severe snowfall in Bolivia amounted to 121,731 in six departments of the country, according to the most recent report by the Deputy Minister of Civil Defense, Roberto Rivero. Given the magnitude of the climate impact in rural areas, several municipalities are making progress in the formal declaration of emergency to accelerate the reception and distribution of humanitarian aid, Telesur said.

According to the official balance sheet, the contingency covers 96,462 families classified as affected and 25,269 registered as victims. In the agricultural sector, the preliminary evaluation shows a balance of 93,934 hectares of damaged crops, 1,289 hectares with total loss and the death of 897 head of camelid cattle due to the extreme drop in temperatures.

Snow precipitation has had a strong impact on the departments of Oruro, La Paz, Cochabamba, Chuquisaca, Tarija and Potosí, the latter being one of the most affected territories. The municipal administrations of these jurisdictions manage access to immediate relief resources to supply communities that have been isolated and without basic sustenance.

Given the proximity of the Super Niño climate phenomenon, the National Executive coordinates prevention plans and intervenes as a matter of priority in municipalities with the lowest financial resources. Rescue and rural development institutions maintain their technical deployment to mitigate losses in the food sector and ensure comprehensive assistance to the vulnerable population.

Mazo News Team