The Brazilian Geological Service has warned that all rivers in the Amazon basin are expected to drop below their historical levels.
The low water levels are hindering the navigation of barges carrying grains for export, and cutting off communities dependent on river transport.
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Last year's record drought in the Amazon and less than usual rainfall since caused river water levels to drop rapidly, hindering navigation by barges carrying grains for export and cutting off communities that depend on river transport.
The Brazilian Geological Service (SGB) has warned that water levels have been falling since June and all rivers in the Amazon basin are expected to drop below their historical levels.
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