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According to reports released in Brazil Tuesday, the Solimões River has dried up and has become a desert while the Negro River in Manaus has reached historic levels of drought and nearing figures similar to those recorded during the Oct. 2010 crisis.

Likely made worse by global warming and deforestation, the drought has fuelled large wildfires that have made the air hazardous for millions of people, including Indigenous communities, while also drying out major rivers at a record pace.

"Amazonas, the Rhythm of Nature" celebrates and brings attention to the natural world and the importance of conserving it.

"What is happening at Lake Tefé is appalling. The impact of the loss of these animals is enormous," conservationist Mariana Paschoalini Frias said.

The world’s largest rainforest is suffering its worst drought, just over two years after its most significant flooding. The Negro River, the Amazon’s second largest tributary, reached its lowest level since official measurements began 121 years ago.

Jorginho is free to leave Arsenal in January and has already attracted one suitor, while Liverpool might be in for an uphill struggle for Andre.

The latest calamity is another addition to the long list of causes that are accelerating the destruction of the Amazon.

Carnival-owned Seabourn Cruises announces a new fine dining venue named Solis, with Mediterranean inspired cuisine.

The Amazon River has reached its lowest level in over a century, as a record drought has affected the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and destroyed the jungle environment. Read more here.