Bolivia’s president, Rodrigo Paz, has declared a state of emergency to cope with droughts and floods related to climate phenomena El Niño.
The decision aims to facilitate the mobilisation of additional resources and the sending of emergency teams to areas most endangered by extreme weather.
In a speech to citizens, Paz said institutions are working to limit the consequences of an El Niño episode, which is projected to be particularly powerful.
According to the World Meteorological Organization ( WMO, the phenomenon is expected to intensify in the coming weeks, peak in December and continue to affect until February.
El Niño affects temperatures and the distribution of rainfall, increasing the risk of droughts, floods, and heat waves in various parts of the world.
Source Layer: Dukeagini