Amazon Faces Unprecedented Early Drought, Triggering Widespread Emergencies

Rivers at record lows, fires surge, and food shortages loom as governments mobilize resources

Amazon Basin experiences one of its most severe droughts in recent years, affecting Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil the most.
Brazil declares water shortages in Madeira and Purus basins, with Acre state declaring an emergency.
Water levels in key rivers are at historic lows, disrupting navigation and hydroelectric power production.
Over 25,000 fires recorded from January to July, the highest in nearly two decades, exacerbating environmental stress.
Communities face water shortages and rising food prices as drought impacts agriculture and transportation.