A ferry carrying vehicles partially sank after colliding with rocks that appeared in the Madeira River due to the extreme drought.
According to the Brazilian Navy, the incident occurred in a stretch of Porto Velho over the weekend.
On Saturday (14), the Madeira River reached its lowest level ever observed in history: 41 centimeters.
The river's level began to be observed in 1967, by the Brazilian Geological Survey (SGB).
The vast expanse of water was replaced by sandbanks and mountains of rocks that hinder the navigation of riverside dwellers and commercial vessels.
Due to the drought, nighttime navigation is prohibited on the stretch of the Madeira River between Porto Velho and Novo Aripuanã, in the interior of Amazonas.
The Navy reported that the accident occurred near Capitari, an area under the jurisdiction of the Porto Velho River Captaincy (CFPV).
According to the Civil Defense, the ferry was still stuck in the same place on Monday (16).
There were no signs of injuries or water pollution.
In a statement, the Brazilian Navy said that it is constantly monitoring the Madeira River in compliance with the 2024 Drought Action Plan and that the incidents that occurred are being monitored and promptly attended to.
Another vessel carrying supplies also ran aground along the river over the weekend in Humaitá (AM).
The images released show that due to the collision, part of the products sank into the river.
Since July, the level of the Madeira River has been falling and reaching historic lows.
On Amazon Day, September 5, the Madeira River fell below 1 meter for the first time in history.

Source: Amazon Agency