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Disasters Charter: Floods in Bolivia

The Disasters Charter has been activated for flooding in Bolivia:

Flood in Bolivia

Type of Event: Floods
Location of Event: Bolivia
Date of Charter Activation: 26/01/2010
Charter Requestor: SIFEM
Project Management: Sistema Unico de Informacion
Description of the Event:
Severe floods were reported over Cochabamba, Potosi, Santa Cruz, Chuquisaca, La Paz, Oruro and Tarija . At least 9,000 families have been evacuated from their homes.