Drought shrinks river that feeds the Amazon to lowest level ever recorded

One of the Amazon River's main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level ever recorded, Brazil's geological service said Friday, reflecting a severe drought that has devastated the Amazon rainforest and other parts of the country.

Drought shrinks river that feeds the Amazon to lowest level ever recorded
An aerial shot shows a city skyline at the edge of what should be a river, but is instead a bare stretch of brown dirt. A small stranded boat is visible, as well as a large pool of water in one spot.

One of the Amazon River's main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level ever recorded, Brazil's geological service said Friday, reflecting a severe drought that has devastated the Amazon rainforest and other parts of the country.