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Topline data
- Emergency declared? Declared a national emergency on March 26
- # of people affected
- Affected families: Approximately 370,000.
- Affected children: At least 40,000 (as of March 2024).
- # of fatalities Over 50.
- # of injuries TBD
- # and % of houses damaged - Nearly 1,900 homes affected.
- # and % of houses destroyed - Approximately 708 homes completely destroyed.
- Other information
- Displaced: More than 100,000 individuals.
- Geographical Scope: All nine departments of Bolivia affected
1. Situation Summary
- National Emergency Declared. On March 26, 2025, Bolivia declared a national emergency due to severe flooding affecting all nine departments, with significant impacts on infrastructure and communities.
- Population affections: Over 50 deaths have been reported, with more than 100,000 people displaced and approximately 370,000 families affected. At least 40,000 children are among those impacted.
- Infrastructure and Housing Damage: Widespread damage has occurred to roads, bridges, homes, and utilities. Over 209 towns have reported infrastructure damage, and thousands of homes have been destroyed or damaged. The floods have severely impacted residential areas, with over 708 houses completely destroyed and nearly 1,900 homes affected. Many families have been forced to evacuate and seek shelter elsewhere due to the extensive damage to homes.
- Critical Sectors: Key areas requiring assistance include water and sanitation, food security, shelter, health, education, and child protection. There is a high risk of disease outbreaks and food insecurity.
- Government Response: The government has mobilized military personnel for aid distribution and is seeking financial support for disaster response efforts. Despite no explicit request for international humanitarian assistance, the situation suggests a need for support in critical sectors.