Seca do rio Madeira dificulta acesso à água e à escola em comunidades ribeirinhas de RO: 'Hoje não é mais rio'

Severe seasonal drought has lowered the Madeira River around Porto Velho, disrupting access to drinking water, river transport, farming, and school commutes in riverside communities. Local authorities say about 22,900 people across 85 locations are affected, and the city has declared an emergency as residents report extensive changes to the river landscape.