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Extreme drought in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil causes the river banks of the city of Manaus to fall to their lowest levels since 1902, severely impacting trade in the region.
2024-10-4

Fifty-nine percent of Brazil's area suffers from significant drought conditions, the worst national drought recorded. These conditions cause historically low Amazon basin levels and are contributing to at least 160,000 wildfires in 2024 that are causing widespread air pollution.
2024-09-9

Brazil declares an animal health emergency for the next 180 days after the detection of the influenza A virus subtype H5N1 for the first time in the country.
2023-05-22

Tuvalu declares a drought and a shortage of drinking water on the islands of Nanumea, Nui, and Niutao.
2022-08-24

The Met Office confirms that England is experiencing its worst drought since 1976, particularly in South East England.
2022-07-26

Italian prime minister Mario Draghi declares a state of emergency in five regions of Northern Italy due to a severe drought in the Po Valley.
2022-07-4

A bus crash in the southern Brazilian state of Santa Catarina kills at least 51 people.
2015-03-14

The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa meet in New Delhi, India, for the 2012 BRICS summit.
2012-03-29

A standoff between security forces and striking policemen occupying the state legislature continues in Salvador, Brazil.
2012-02-7

U2's 360° Tour becomes the highest grossing music tour of all time following a show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
2011-04-10