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These images, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 6 November 2022 and 11 November 2023, respectively, show the drop in the river’s water level.

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English: The Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon, is at its lowest level in 120 years. The lack of water is affecting navigation on the River Amazon and the electricity supply to local towns and villages. The region's population is suffering from energy rationing, affecting essential services, and some indigenous communities have seen their water supplies reduced by the drought, affecting agriculture. These images, acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 6 November 2022 and 11 November 2023, respectively, show the drop in the river’s water level. The Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites provide free and open data that can be used to monitor droughts and their impact on water bodies, ecosystems, and infrastructure.
Date Taken on 6 November 2022
Source Severe drought in Rio Negro, Brazil
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© This image contains data from a satellite in the Copernicus Programme, such as Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2 or Sentinel-3. Attribution is required when using this image.
Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2022

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