Preliminary figures show that more than 20,000 people have been affected. Affected area 3. 1,500 families were affected when the Beni river overran its banks, flooding the cities of Rurenabaque and San Buenaventura. Some 60 families have been affected so far and 17 houses destroyed. Emergency requirements 5.
Preliminary reports indicate that food, tents, tools and blankets are required.
The Bolivian government has not requested international assistance so far. Mr. D. Kiniger-Passigli, direct tel.