The Amazon basin is grappling with its worst drought on record, leading to unprecedented low water levels in key rivers like the Solimoes, which has reached historic lows in Tabatinga, Brazil. This extreme drought, exacerbated by climate change and deforestation, has disrupted food and medical supplies in affected communities, particularly in the Colombian town of Leticia. Local leaders report that essential goods are becoming scarcer and more expensive, with travel times to health centers significantly increased due to dried-up waterways. Additionally, the drought has threatened wildlife, including the endangered pink dolphins that depend on habitats like Lake Tefé, which has also dried up. Experts warn that current climate patterns indicate a prolonged dry season ahead, intensifying the challenges of combating deforestation and climate change. Activists highlight that these conditions underscore the urgent need for effective environmental policies and climate action.