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Floods kill 13 people in Bolivia
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- 27 December, 2021
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Torrential floods in Bolivia have resulted in 13 deaths, Report informs via TASS.
"More than 400 houses were damaged, of which 80 completely collapsed. And we have information that 13 people have been killed," said Deputy Defense Minister Juan Carlos Calvimontes.
"As of today, seven of the country's nine departments have suffered from torrential rains," he said.
The situation is critical in the Department of Santa Cruz.
According to the deputy minister, at least 1,000 families have been affected by the floods. Evacuation is underway across the country.
"We are continuing to assess the damage," Calvimontes added.
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