Seca e assoreamento isolam comunidades no Bailique: 'se tornou um deserto', diz morador

Severe drought and sediment accumulation in the Bailique channel of the Amazon River in Brazil is isolating over 10 communities, disrupting boat navigation, access to medicines, and schooling. Residents urge authorities to resume dredging after temporary relief from previous excavation works deteriorated, causing hardships in education and healthcare.