Climate change sparks extreme weather worldwide

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2023-07-10 06:35
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This photo taken on July 1, 2023 shows a part of Paso Severino reservoir in the Florida Department, Uruguay. Paso Severino reservoir, about 70 kilometers away from the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo, serves as an important source of potable water to the capital area. Uruguay is now facing severe drought, according to local meteorologic authority. [Photo/Xinhua]

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Other regions of the world also face extreme weather. Uruguay in South America is experiencing its most severe drought in 44 years. The reservoir behind Uruguay's largest dam, Paso Severino, is only 2.6 percent filled, and farmers are struggling to keep their crops alive.

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