The Rio Negro in Brazil is facing its lowest water level in 121 years, causing hardships for its riverside dwellers. Ships and boats are stranded, unable to navigate the dwindling river. Vendors, now forced to traverse a stretch of sand, face difficulties reaching the market. This severe drought, attributed to the influence of El Niño and a warming trend in the North Atlantic Ocean, has led to alarming water level decreases and the isolation of communities along the river banks.

The Digest, 10/29/2023 @1230AM, CDT

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