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Amazon river level in Peru at 40-year low

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The Amazon river has dropped to its lowest level in 40 years in north-eastern Peru, causing severe economic disruption in a region where it is the main transport route.

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Food and other supplies are now being brought in by smaller boats that can navigate the shallow channels, weaving between exposed mud banks.

But these journeys take up to twice as long, and the cost is much higher.

    Reply#1 - Thu Sep 2, 2010 11:06 PM EDT
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