Paraguay
Severe drought drops water level to historic low on the Paraguay River, a regional lifeline
A powerful drought in the Amazon rainforest has led to the lowest water levels on the Paraguay River in more than a century, disrupting commerce on the major waterway, creating hazards for local transport and offering a grim warning for other parts o
Fishing boats sit on the shore of the Paraguay River in Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Water levels have plunged to their lowest-ever level amid a drought, according to Paraguay's Meteorology and Hydrology Office. (AP Photo/Jo... [4035 chars]