Amazon River Drought: A Crisis for Local Communities

• The Amazon rivers are experiencing record low water levels due to a severe drought and reduced rainfall.
• Ribeirinhos, the traditional riverbank dwellers, are struggling to access clean drinking water and rely on external supplies.
• Older residents face significant challenges as they have to walk long distances to fetch water from the riverbanks.
• The Brazilian Geological Service warns that all rivers in the Amazon basin are expected to drop below historical levels.
• Low water levels are also impacting transportation and agriculture, isolating communities and affecting crop shipments.

Source: Reuters