RAINS

Rains cause 55 deaths and affect 590 thousand families in Bolivia

Published on: April 7, 2025
09:12

La Paz, Apr 7 (Prensa Latina) A toll of 55 deaths, eight missing and more than 590,000 families affected are the results of haeavy rains in Bolivia since last November, according to the Vice Minister of Civil Defense, Juan Carlos Calvimontes.

Bolivian military mobilized before red alert for rains

Published on: March 12, 2025
11:24

La Paz, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivian Armed Forces remain ready to assist the territorial authorities for the benefit of the population after the red alert (maximum) established until March 25 for possible floods, according to the government.

Rains trigger red alert in Bolivia’s capital

Published on: December 29, 2024
12:07

La Paz, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivian capital remains in a state of emergency and red alert on Sunday, as precaution against the rainy season, following the approval of a territorial law by the Municipal Council of La Paz.

Dominican President visits flood-affected areas in the north

Published on: December 24, 2024
17:07

Santo Domingo, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) Dominican President, Luis Abinader, on Tuesday traveled to the northern province of Puerto Plata, to assess the damage caused by the rains and floods that affected thousands of families, and coordinate immediate solutions, official sources reported.

Alert in Barbados before possible floods

Published on: December 16, 2024
09:53

Bridgetown, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) The Meteorological Department of Barbados maintains today the alert before possible floods that may affect the low areas of the nation, due to the rains forecast for the next few days.

Death toll in Uganda landslides rises to 28

Published on: December 3, 2024
14:39

Kampala, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The death toll from recent rain-provoked landslides in Uganda has risen to 28, police sources informed in this capital on Tuesday.

Heavy rains forecast in northeastern Mexico states

Published on: December 2, 2024
10:27

Mexico City, Dec 2 (Prensa Latina) States in the northeast, east and south of Mexico will receive heavy rains due to, among other phenomena, a low pressure channel over those regions, the National Weather Service (SMN) forecasts.

Storm Sara’s aftermath triggers alarm in El Salvador

Published on: November 20, 2024
15:20

San Salvador, Nov 20 (Prensa Latina) El Salvador remains on high alert on Wednesday, following the landslides, falling rocks and debris left by rains that came along with by Storm Sara.

Heavy rains affect essential sectors of Panamanian agriculture

Published on: November 14, 2024
10:26

Panama City, Nov 14 (Prensa Latina) Bananas, rice, potatoes, onions, and corn are the crops most affected by the heavy rains that have hit Panama in recent days, the Agricultural Insurance Institute (ISA) confirmed on Thursday.

Heavy rains in northern and eastern Mexico

Published on: November 5, 2024
10:36

Mexico City, Nov 5 (Prensa Latina) States in the northeast and east of Mexico will record intervals of showers and heavy to very heavy rains, due to the influence of cold front number 7, the National Weather Service predicts.

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