Heifer International  [to 8 February 2014]

February 7, 2014
Torrential Rain and Floods in Bolivia Impact Nearly 800 Heifer International Farming Families
LITTLE ROCK, AR  Nearly 800 Heifer International farming families are being affected by heavy rainfall and damaging floods in the northern regions of Bolivia, according to Heifer Bolivia Country Director Danial Vildozo.
The municipalities of San Ignacio de Moxos and Trinidad where Heifer works are the most affected by the rising waters. The floods are expected to worsen as, “a big torrent of water from the rivers of the highlands is expected,” Vildozo said.
The Emergency Operations Center of the Department of Beni has declared a red alert in the Mamore basin, which means communities are being evacuated among other preventive measures. Vildozo said Heifer families are currently safe, but due to the lack of proper sanitation facilities the flooding has polluted the drinking water; it also has limited the access to roads, so there is a shortage of food in the area…

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