Colombia faces severe forest fires across seven departments due to drought, impacting neighboring countries and linked to climate change.

Colombia is facing significant forest fires across seven departments due to a severe drought affecting the region. Nearly 11,000 hectares have been burned, with neighboring Ecuador and Brazil also impacted, experiencing power outages and critical water shortages. The drought, linked to climate change, has led to deliberate land-clearing fires by farmers. Peru has declared a state of emergency in its most affected areas, highlighting the crisis's widespread environmental impact.

September 22, 2024
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