Amazon River Levels in Colombia Plummet by Up to 90% Amid Severe Drought
Colombia reports Amazon River water levels have dropped by up to 90% due to severe drought, impacting Indigenous communities relying on the river for food and transport.
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Colombia reports Amazon River water levels have dropped by up to 90% due to severe drought, impacting Indigenous communities relying on the river for food and transport.
Brazil is experiencing its worst drought in over seven decades, causing the Amazon River to reach unprecedented low levels. Over half the country is under stress, highlighting a severe environmental crisis.
Health workers in Brazil have started COVID-19 vaccinations along the Amazon River to contain the virus in remote communities, as the country faces a surge in cases and races to distribute vaccines.