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‘Already feeling it’: Northern Amazon waterfall season ends early, hurting livelihoods

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Briefings

A seasonal waterfall in Brazil's Roraima state, Véu de Noiva, dried up in late 2026 due to a super El Niño event, ending a 55-year tradition for local tour guides. The event caused a 2026 drought that disrupted the river's flow, impacting livelihoods for approximately 50 kilometers from the state capital. The article was originally published on Mongabay.

Key points

• The seasonal waterfall Véu de Noiva in Roraima, Brazil, dried up in late 2026, ending a 55-year tradition for local tour guides who depend on the Branco River for income.
• A super El Niño event triggered a 2026 drought that caused the waterfall to vanish by late July, affecting approximately 50 kilometers of the region's primary river route.

Context

This article reports on a specific case of early seasonal water loss in the Northern Amazon, Brazil, caused by a super El Niño event. The finding highlights how climate variability directly impacts local livelihoods and tourism in Roraima, specifically affecting the Véu de Noiva waterfall and the surrounding riverine economy.

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