The Amazon River, located in the heart of the Brazilian rainforest, has experienced its lowest water level in over a century due to a severe drought. This drought is affecting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and causing harm to the jungle ecosystem. Drying tributaries have stranded boats, leading to food and water shortages in remote villages, and the high water temperatures are believed to be responsible for the deaths of more than 100 endangered river dolphins. The port of Manaus, the most populous city in the region, recorded the lowest water level since record-keeping began in 1902. The drought has been attributed to the El Nino climate phenomenon and is expected to persist until at least December. Over 481,000 people have been impacted, with food and supplies becoming scarce. This situation has raised concerns about water quality and health issues among the affected communities.

 

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