A severe drought in the Amazon affects over 420,000 children in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

A severe drought in the Amazon basin is impacting over 420,000 children in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, as reported by UNICEF. The drought disrupts water supplies and river transport, leading to food insecurity and heightened risks of child malnutrition and infectious diseases. In Brazil alone, over 1,700 schools and 760 medical clinics have closed due to low river levels. UNICEF seeks $10 million to provide essential aid, attributing the drought to the 2023-2024 El Niño phenomenon and climate change.

November 07, 2024
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