Forest fires are raging in the Pantanal region in Brazil, which is the world's largest swampy tectonic depression. In the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, the fires have already destroyed about 32,000 hectares. According to "Armenpress", the BBC reports about this. Jaguars, giant anteaters and otters live in the Pantanal. According to climate experts, this year the forest fire season has started earlier and is much more intense than in previous years. Firefighters have announced. that the strong winds raging on Saturday and Sunday hindered the firefighting operations. In addition, the region has seen less rainfall than in previous years, which has contributed to the spread of fires. As of June 9, the number of forest fires since the beginning of the year was 935% higher than the same period last year. 2023 . Between January 1 and June 9, 127 forest fires were recorded, compared to 1,315 in the same period this year. Mato Grosso do Sul authorities declared an environmental emergency in April, noting that low rainfall created good conditions for forest fires. The federal government of Brazil announced a few days ago that it will work with the governments of Mato Grosso do Sul and Amazonia in the fight against forest fires.
Forest fires threaten Brazil's unique ecosystem. BBC:
10.06.2024 17:55 |
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