Bolivia declares state of emergency over worst drought in 25 years
by Reuters from Environment | The Guardian on (#22ET2)
President Evo Morales called for local governments to use funds to drill wells and transport water to families and farmers affected by shortages
Bolivia's government has declared a state of emergency over the worst drought in 25 years, making funds available to alleviate a crisis that has affected families and the agricultural sector.
The vice-ministry of civil defense estimated that the drought has affected 125,000 families and threatened 290,000 hectares (716,605 acres) of agricultural land and 360,000 heads of cattle.
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