Published On: Sat, Oct 5th, 2024

Drought shrinks river that feeds the Amazon to lowest level ever recorded

An aerial shot shows a city skyline at the edge of what should be a river, but is instead a bare stretch of brown dirt. A small stranded boat is visible, as well as a large pool of water in one spot.

One of the Amazon River’s main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level ever recorded, Brazil’s geological service said Friday, reflecting a severe drought that has devastated the Amazon rainforest and other parts of the country.

CBC | World News

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Drought shrinks river that feeds the Amazon to lowest level ever recorded