Brazil faces its most severe drought in decades, affecting nearly the entire nation except for Rio Grande do Sul. This critical situation comes from data spanning since 1950, analyzed by the National Center for Natural Disaster Monitoring (Cemaden). Unlike the localized dry spell in 2015, this year’s drought impacts are far-reaching and intense, covering vast […]
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