An unprecedented drought threatens the Amazon River

The Amazon basin, the lungs of the earth, is struggling with one of the worst droughts in its history. This natural phenomenon, which started in 2023 and continued until 2024, has had extensive effects on ecosystems, local communities and the economy of the region.

According to the scientific news department of Tekna Technology Media, the main cause of this extreme drought is the El Nino phenomenon. This climate phenomenon is associated with an abnormal warming of the waters of the tropical Pacific Ocean and is causing changes in rainfall patterns around the world. In the case of the Amazon, El Nino has reduced rainfall and increased temperatures. In addition, other factors such as global warming have also contributed to the aggravation of this drought.

Many of the Amazon’s major rivers have reached their lowest levels in decades. This decrease in the water level has disrupted water transportation and made it difficult for local communities to access drinking water and food sources. Drought has made conditions favorable for the spread of fires in the Amazon forests. These fires not only damage the ecosystem, but also cause the emission of greenhouse gases and intensify climate change.

Decreasing water levels in rivers have hampered the production of hydroelectricity, which is the main source of energy in many regions of the Amazon. Drought has affected many plant and animal species in the Amazon and has reduced biodiversity in this region. The drought in the Amazon is not just a local problem, but has global implications. Amazon forests play an important role in absorbing carbon dioxide and regulating the planet’s climate. The destruction of these forests can accelerate global climate change and affect rainfall patterns around the world.

In order to deal with this crisis, urgent and coordinated actions at the global and regional level are necessary. These measures include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable management of water resources and forestry, and investing in research to better understand climate change. The severe drought in the Amazon is an alarm for the whole planet. This event shows that climate change has profound effects on ecosystems and human societies. To maintain the Amazon as one of the most important ecosystems in the world, serious measures must be taken to deal with climate change.
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