El Niño Drought Reaches 78,200 Families Across Bolivia

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Euronews reports that drought linked to El Niño is already affecting at least 78,200 families in seven of Bolivia’s nine departments, according to the country’s Vice Ministry of Civil Defence. Sixty-three communities have declared a drought, while others are preparing for possible flooding. Bolivia declared a national emergency on October 31 to free up financial and human resources. The decree covers risks for 2026 and 2027, including drought, floods, frosts, hailstorms, forest fires and river overflows, while the video covers affected people, regions and El Niño’s potential effects on rainfall. Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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00:00Drought linked to El Niño is already affecting more than 78,000 families in Bolivia.

00:05Bolivia's Vice Ministry of Civil Defense says at least 78,200 families are affected.

00:10They live in seven of the country's nine departments, including La Paz, Oruro, Potosi, and Santa Cruz.

00:17In 63 communities, residents have declared a drought.

00:20Others are preparing for possible flooding.

00:23El Niño is a natural climate pattern linked to warming waters in the equatorial Pacific.

00:28It can disrupt rainfall and temperatures around the world.

00:31In Bolivia, it can bring both drought and intense rain.

00:35Affecting agriculture and livestock, on October 31st, the country declared a national emergency to free up financial and human resources.

00:43The decree covers risks for 2026 and 2027, including drought, floods, frosts, hailstorms, forest fires, and river overflows.

00:53The aim is a coordinated response, with support for the most vulnerable communities.

00:59Disclosure.

01:00This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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