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Bolivia - Floods (ECHO 27 Mar 2023)
Pubdate: 3/27/2023 10:29:30 AM

Since the past week, heavy rainfall hit Santa Cruz Department (eastern Bolivia), causing the overflow of the Pirai and Rio Grande rivers and resulting in casualties and damage.
According to the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) and media, at least two people have died, of which one in El Torno municipality and another in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. In addition, seven people have been rescued and roads flooded.
On 27-28 March, light to moderate rain is expected over most parts of the Santa Cruz Department.

(3/27/2023 10:32:03 AM - 3/28/2023 9:30:03 AM)

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