{
  "id": 3690148,
  "title": "Rare snowfall blankets western Bolivia, affects 26,000 families",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/rare-snowfall-blankets-western-bolivia-affects-26-000-families",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T06:54:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/rare-snowfall-blankets-western-bolivia-affects-26000-families-1.500653842"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall have hit western Bolivia, affecting more than 26,000 families across five regions and triggering a weather emergency in over 320 Andean communities. The extreme winter weather has transformed parts of the Andes and surrounding valleys into a snowy wonderland, disrupting daily life and causing significant challenges for affected communities.\n\nMountain roads and local routes have become treacherous due to the heavy snow, making travel and access difficult in certain areas. Images from La Paz department depict mountains enveloped in snow, with the Northern Summit along the road to the Yungas among the regions impacted by the unusual snowfall.\n\nAuthorities and local communities are closely monitoring the situation as freezing temperatures persist, with concerns over transportation, livestock, and the livelihoods of families residing in the highland regions affected by the heavy snow.",
  "summary": "An unusual spell of freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall in western Bolivia has affected more than 26,000 families across five regions, creating a weather emergency in more than 320 Andean communities. The severe winter conditions have brought heavy snow to parts of the Andes and surrounding valleys, disrupting daily life and leaving communities struggling with the extreme weather. Mountain…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}