A federal government decree recognized an emergency situation in Porto Velho and 17 other municipalities in Rondônia.
The reason is the anticipated drought.
The Civil Defense of Porto Velho works to assist 17 riverside communities in the capital of Rondônia.
There are at least 400 families suffering the consequences of the Madeira drought.
According to Civil Defense, the river level has been dropping by 20 to 30 centimeters per day.
On this Friday, the level of the Madeira River was 3 and a half meters.
On Saturday, it reached 2.90 meters.
A reduction of 60 centimeters in one day, double what had been recorded until now.
It is 3 meters below the mark from the same period last year.

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