Floods cause zozobra in Caranavi; report loss of part of road platform en route to Guanay

The municipality of Caranavi, in the north of the country, faces a serious emergency due to the overflow of the Yara River. More than 800 families were affected, 8,470 households were affected and 102 communities were compromised. The intense rains caused floods and landslides that damaged homes, educational units and collapsed the storm drain. The mayor’s office also reports losses in coffee, citrus, achiote and banana crops. Caranavi-Guanay ro…

The president of District III of Caranavi, Roberto Mamani, reported that the overflow of the Yara River caused the waters to advance between 35 and 40 meters out of its channel.