Brazil's capital breaks record for longest drought of 164 days


  • World
  • Saturday, 05 Oct 2024

SAO PAULO, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, has set a new record for its longest dry spell, with 164 straight days without rain, the National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) reported Friday.

The prolonged drought has fueled widespread wildfires and grassland burns, which have surged across various regions of the country since August.

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