This year's severe drought is already a cause for concern throughout Acre.
In the city of Marechal Taumaturgo, in the interior of the state, the population is already feeling the lack of food.
There has been an increase in the price of gasoline due to the fuel shortage.
The supplies that are normally transported by boat are not arriving due to the low level of the river.
Marechal Taumaturgo is one of the cities in Acre that is suffering from isolation.
The Tagus River, one of the tributaries of the Juruá, has dried up and in some regions it is possible to cross it on foot.
This river supports indigenous and riverside communities.
With no way to navigate due to the low water level, residents report a shortage of fish.
In addition, game animals have disappeared due to forest fires.
Source: Amazon Agency.