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Heavy rain and mudslides destroy houses: 60,000 families in Bolivia affected
The earth is still slipping, here in La Paz in Bolivia. An unusual amount of rain had fallen across the country in the past few days, and more than 60,000 families are suffering from the consequences. Here in the Las Rosales neighborhood of La Paz. Juana Huanca had to watch as a mudslide engulfed her home. “The water flowed down the mountain like a river. We were scared and couldn’t sleep for two nights. Last night we stayed up to take care of the house.” Now some houses in the neighborhood – or what’s left of them – are being deliberately demolished. according to the mayor’s office. Even at the weekend, there was still a high alert level in many regions of the country. The authorities warned of landslides.
Even at the weekend, there was still a high alert level in many regions of the country. The authorities warned of landslides.