Amazon finally gets rain, but after 2 years of drought, it may
Oct 30, 2024 · The world's longest river is at its lowest levels after a long drought. That's left the Amazon Rainforest, the vital waterway and tributaries parched, stranding communities and …
Brazil drought: Stark pictures reveal dramatic shrinking of major
Sep 30, 2024 · Huge tributaries that feed the mighty Amazon River — the largest on the planet — have plunged to record-low levels, upending lives, stranding boats, and threatening …
Severe drought has returned to the Amazon. And it's ... - NBC News
Aug 3, 2024 · BRASILIA, Brazil — Holder of one-fifth of the world’s fresh water, the Amazon is beginning the dry season with many of its rivers already at critically low levels, prompting …
Amazon River Levels Fall Due to Lack of Rain, Hurting Navigation
Sep 2, 2024 · BRASILIA (Reuters) - Last year's record drought in the Amazon and less than usual rainfall since caused river water levels to drop rapidly, hindering navigation by barges carrying …
A Severe Drought Pushes an Imperiled Amazon to the Brink - The …
Oct 17, 2023 · One major river reached its lowest level ever documented on Monday, while others are nearing records, suffocating endangered pink dolphins, shutting down a major hydropower …
The World's Largest River Is Running Low - NPR
Oct 30, 2024 · The region drained by the Amazon River, including the Amazon rainforest, is in the second year of a punishing drought. That has led to the lowest water levels in more than 100 …
Rain is finally coming to the drought-stricken Amazon. But it may …
Oct 30, 2024 · The world's longest river is at its lowest levels after a long drought. That's left the Amazon Rainforest, the vital waterway and tributaries parched, stranding communities and …
Dramatic images show drought’s toll on Amazon and its rivers
Sep 26, 2024 · MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Drought is devastating Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, and some rivers are falling to historic lows. Images of one of the Amazon River’s main tributaries, …
River in world's largest rainforest on road to incredible recovery ...
Jan 15, 2025 · The Amazon River is showing signs of recovery as many areas refill. The river was recently threatened by unprecedented fires, droughts, and deforestation, but incoming heavy …
Amazon River tributary falls to lowest in over a century amid …
Oct 16, 2023 · A major tributary of the Amazon River fell to its lowest level in over a century on Monday at the heart of the Brazilian rainforest as a record drought upends the lives of …