Civil Defense in Amazonas state has declared an emergency in 15 municipalities and placed another 45 on alert. This is due to droughts that hit multiple rivers, affecting ecosystems, agriculture, and about 111,000 residents. The worst conditions are near the Juruá and Solimões rivers. Forecasts say the dry spell will worsen through December, impacting up […]
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