The Paraguay River has hit its lowest level in recorded history, plummeting to 62 centimeters below the reference point at Ladário station near Corumbá, Brazil. This unprecedented drop surpasses the previous 1964 record of 61 centimeters, as reported by the Brazilian Geological Survey (SGB). Flowing through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, the river is a vital […]
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