On the border with Peru, the city of Benjamin Cinstant, located in the southwest of Amazonas, is the one that suffers most from the impacts of the drought in the upper Solimões region.
In rural areas, the ebb of the Solimões River begins to alter the landscape in front of the communities.
With the emergence of sandbanks, it becomes more difficult to transport agricultural production to the city's headquarters.
River dwellers try to save vegetable and watermelon crops with water from artesian wells.
Because of the drought, farmers estimate a 30 percent loss in some crops in 2024.
"Without rain, the watermelon plantation is dying due to lack of water. And production here is completely lost," said the farmer.
Due to the drought, the government of Amazonas declared an emergency in twenty municipalities in the state.
Seven cities are in the upper Solimões region.

Source: Amazon Agency