Major Port in Amazon River Drops to Lowest Water Level in 121 Years

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By Paige BennettOct 16, 2023, 3:35 pm148 pts
A major port in Manaus, Brazil has hit its lowest water level since records began in 1902 as a long drought continues in the region. The new low surpassed the last lowest recording from 2010. Manaus, Brazil is a connecting point for the Rio Negro and the Amazon River. As of Oct. 16, the Rio Negro level was…

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