Little water in the Amazon River – level 2
Summarize:
1、The Amazon River, situated in the Brazilian rainforest, has experienced a significant drought.
2、This drought has caused a considerable decrease in the water level of the river.
3、Tributaries of the Amazon River, which are rivers that flow into it, are also drying up.
4、Stranded boats and isolation of villages with limited water and food resources are significant consequences of the drought.
5、High water temperatures have resulted in the death of many river dolphins.
6、The city of Manaus has witnessed a historic low in water levels, dropping to 13.59 meters from 17.60 meters the previous year.
7、Scientists attribute this drought to El Niño and expect it to continue until at least December.
8、The drought has affected approximately 481,000 people in the Amazonas state.
9、Authorities have sent help to the most affected villages, and goods are being transported by tractors due to the inability of boats to reach these areas.