As a result of the disaster, 9600 families were affected. At the same time, local authorities report six dead.

As reported on Thursday morning, February 15, Defense Minister Javier Zabaletu, these figures may increase, as the water level in the department of Beni in the north of Bolivia is rising.

To date, the country's authorities in 14 municipalities have declared a natural disaster. However, last week, heavy rain in the Cochabamba department caused devastation in the municipality of Tikipaya, about ten kilometers to the northwest of the city of Cochabamba.

According to the estimates of the municipal government, about 100 houses were destroyed, another 55 were seriously damaged. About 800 people were forced to leave their homes.

In the department of La Paz, according to various sources, between 20 and 50 houses were destroyed.

It was recalled that on the night of February 6, the Takinya River left the banks, flooding the streets with tons of mud, stones and debris.

As reported URA-Inform, then reported on five dead as a result of the flood, another 180 or more were injured.

On February 7, Bolivian President Evo Morales introduced a state of emergency in the country due to downpours and devastating floods.