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Intense drought lowers Amazon River water levels, stranding Colombian Indigenous communities / 36GK6GE
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An intense drought in Colombia has lowered the water levels of the Amazon River, the longest and most voluminous river in the world. Indigenous communities in Leticia, the capital of the Amazonas department, and surrounding towns are unable to navigate waterways and have to walk up to four hours. Boats carrying food and supplies are experiencing delays of up to 20 days.
Colombia's Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (IDEAM) has reported that since August 2023, severe drought has put the Amazon River in Leticia on red alert, complicating river transport and leaving supply boats stranded. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES