Amazon Drought and Forest Fires Reach Record Levels

The Amazon rainforest experienced its worst drought in over a century in 2025, with river levels falling to historic lows and over 5 million hectares burning in fire season. The drought was exacerbated by El Nino conditions and deforestation-driven moisture loss. Scientists warned that the Amazon was approaching a tipping point beyond which large sections could convert to savanna, with irreversible consequences for global carbon cycles.