VOICED : Muertos y evacuados por temporales en Bol

Bolivia is experiencing severe flooding, affecting numerous towns and causing evacuations. The situation is dire in the Beni region, where the government has declared a national emergency. Residents live in fear as water shortages add to the crisis. Meteorologists report that rainfall has far exceeded expectations, exacerbating the situation.

What has been the impact of the severe weather in Bolivia since September?

• Increased agricultural production

• Destruction of homes and fatalities

• Improved infrastructure

• Decrease in population

Why do residents of Islas del Río feel unsafe?

• Because of the risk of homes sinking

• Due to air pollution

• Due to frequent earthquakes

• Because of wild animal attacks

Which department is currently experiencing the most critical situation due to flooding?

• Santa Cruz

• La Paz

• Beni

• Cochabamba

What action has the Bolivian government taken in response to the flooding?

• Increased taxes

• Declared a national emergency

• Deployed military forces

• Declared a national holiday

How much did the rainfall exceed expectations in some areas?

• 100%

• 300%

• 200%

• 500%