Brazil faces worst drought in 70 years, fuelling wildfires across the country
Tuesday, 10 September 2024 Brazil is grappling with its most severe drought in over seven decades, affecting nearly 60% of the nation. This prolonged dryness has led to extreme lows in Amazon basin rivers and numerous manmade wildfires, worsening air quality. The situation remains critical with no significant rain expected until October, making it difficult for firefighters to contain the fires.
Smoke from intense wildfires in the Amazon rainforest and other parts of Brazil are choking major cities, like Sao Paulo, and wafting into neighboring countries. The situation has been aggravated by the country's worst drought in 70 years.
The Ecuadorian capital is covered in a blanket of orange smoke as at least five forest fires rage northeast of the city. Drought has sent fires burning out of control across South America, including in..
As fires continue to ravage the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland, a rescue center in Brazil treats jaguars injured in the blaze. The wildfires have been aggravated by the country's worst..
Tuesday, 10 September 2024
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