Severe drought dries rivers in Amazon rainforest to record low levels amid global climate change

The Amazon is experiencing its worst drought in over a century, with rivers at their lowest levels since records began.
The drought has stranded boats, isolated communities, disrupted transportation and energy, and impacted biodiversity.
El Niño weather patterns and climate change are blamed for causing the severe drought expected to last until December.
Over 400,000 people have been affected by the drought which poses humanitarian, environmental and health crises.
Experts warn that more frequent and intense droughts are expected in the Amazon due to continued deforestation and global warming.