Severe Drought Dries Up Amazon's Negro River to Record Lows

Brazil's Amazon rainforest faces historic river level drops, disrupting communities and ecosystems.

The Negro River, a major tributary of the Amazon, has fallen from nearly 27 meters to 13.9 meters in just three months.
If current trends continue, the river will break its 122-year record for the lowest level within a week.
Riverine communities around Manaus are stranded, with authorities distributing potable water and purification systems.
Passenger boats and supply ships struggle to navigate the shallow waters, impacting local economies and food supplies.
Water levels in all major Amazon rivers are critically low, with the Madeira River hitting a record low of 25 centimeters.