Valmir Mendonca, the port's head of operations, stated that this represents the most severe drought in over 120 years of measurement at the Port of Manaus, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of the current situation.
Scientists have indicated that climate change has worsened the usual dry-season conditions, leading to significant ecological and economic challenges, particularly for the communities dependent on the river.
Residents around the Amazon, over 40 million people, face potential humanitarian crises as drought affects vital resources like drinking water, transportation, and food supply due to the low water levels.
The Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon, is currently experiencing its lowest recorded levels since 1902, highlighting the severity of the ongoing drought and its consequences.
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