A severe drought across Brazil's Amazon rainforest is drastically affecting the lives of residents, especially in towns like Manacapuru, near the state capital of Manaus. Record-low water levels in the upper stretches of the Amazon River, including its tributary the...
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Severe Drought in Brazil’s Amazon Disrupts Lives and Economy
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