
Floods in Guanay, La Paz Department, Bolivia, February 2023.
La Paz Department
Flooding affected Guanay, Mapiri, and Tipuani Municipalities in Larecaja Province in La Paz Department in early February 2023 following heavy rain and the overflow of the Tipuani and Mapiri rivers.
The government reported over 1,375 families affected across La Paz Department, including 400 families in Guanay, where one fatality was reported. Local officials in Guanay said gold mining activities in the area have blocked many of the rivers and tributaries, exacerbating the floods.
At least 20 homes were damaged or destroyed in Mapiri. Camps were set up to accommodate families who lost their homes.
Comment: Update February 8
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