Floods and river overflow have affected seven of the nine Bolivian regions, following days of heavy rain.

Media report at least eight fatalities and 1,667 families affected by floods. Some 1,050 hectares of cropland have been damaged. 

Red alerts for river overflow have been issued for Yapacani, Surutu, Pirai and Grande Rivers in Santa Cruz Department, and for Mizque River in Cochabamba Department. 
On 22-23 December, moderate rainfall is forecast over most of Bolivia, while locally heavy rain will affect central areas of the Country.

Upadte Jan 2021

• Since the end of December 2021, heavy rainfall has continued to cause floods across seven of the nine Departments of Bolivia, resulting in casualties.
• According to UN OCHA, at least 15 people have died, and approximately 60,000 people have been affected by flooding. National authorities continue with search, rescue and relief operations to support the affected population.
• Locally heavy rainfall is forecast on 5-6 January over most of central Bolivia.