Manaus

Drought has dried a major Amazon River tributary to its lowest level in over 122 years

The level of the Negro River at the port of Manaus was at 12.66 meters on Friday, as compared with a normal level of about 21 meters
It is the lowest since measurements started 122 years ago. The previous record low level was recorded last year, but toward the end of October

By AP · 05 October 2024