Amazon River Levels in Columbia Drop by 90% Amid Severe Drought 🌊🔥
Hey friends, some alarming news from the heart of South America! The Amazon River in Columbia has seen its water levels decrease by up to 90% in the last three months, according to a report released on Thursday by Columbia's National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). 😳
This drastic drop is due to a severe drought that's hitting the continent, leading to wildfires spreading across multiple countries. The Amazon River, which flows through Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname, is feeling the heat—literally! 🌡️🔥
\"The water level has decreased between 80 and 90 percent in the last three months due to drought caused by climate change,\" the UNGRD stated. 🌍💧
The situation is especially tough for Indigenous communities who depend on the river for food and transport. With boats stranded around Leticia—the capital of the Amazonas department in Columbia—people are facing serious challenges. 🚣♂️⛔
Large swathes of land that used to be underwater are now exposed due to the low water levels. It's a stark reminder of the impact of climate change on our planet. 🌱
Let's stay informed and do our part to protect Mother Earth! 🌎💚
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Amazon's levels in Colombia down by as much as 90%, report finds
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