Brazil hit hard by worst drought since 1930

The government has called on Brazilians to cut their water and energy use. "We are living an atypical situation and it is very important that people do their part and avoid the waste of water," the environment minister, Izabella Teixeira, said at a press conference last week. Low water levels also spell trouble for electricity generation. Brazil relies on hydroelectric power for around 65 per cent of its supply..  






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