Bolivia Declares State of Emergency Over El Nino Weather Impacts

Al Jazeera · world

Bolivia has declared a nationwide state of emergency to allocate resources for addressing the severe impacts of the El Nino weather phenomenon. President Rodrigo Paz signed the decree on Saturday, enabling further deployment of rescue teams to flood and drought-affected regions. El Nino is causing significant drought, impacting 78,000 families and leading to the loss of over 75,000 cattle. The declaration comes as El Nino's effects are felt globally, with scientists predicting potentially record-breaking intensity and widespread extreme weather events.