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Bolivia battles hailstorms as climate change worsens rainfall

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STORY: :: An unexpected hailstorm forces people to seek shelter in Bolivia’s El Alto

:: March 23, 2025

:: A recent report points to climate change as the culprit behind an extreme rainy season

:: El Alto, Bolivia

The severe weather, attributed to climate change, forced residents and vendors to seek shelter and clear hail from their stalls and shops.

The unexpected storm was part of ongoing severe weather patterns affecting Bolivia, with Defense Minister Edmundo Novillo announcing that heavy rains will continue through April.

Typically, the rainy season lasts until March; however, a report from the Bolivian Meteorological Institute pointed to current climate changes to explain this exceptional rainy season.

Previous reports noted that Lake Titicaca is nearing its highest levels due to the rainfall, further exacerbating the situation.

In response, Bolivia’s Legislative Assembly recently approved a $75 million credit for disaster relief, as nearly 800 homes have been destroyed and over 368,702 families have been affected.

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