Amazon dry-season max temps up 3°C, water deficit worsens in central-north

A study reports that maximum temperatures during the dry season in the Amazon have increased by 3°C, with the central-north region—distant from the deforestation arc—experiencing faster advances in extreme heat and water deficit. The finding suggests climate-driven drying is expanding beyond areas of active deforestation, raising concerns for ecosystem resilience and regional climate feedbacks. The study's methodology and peer-review status are not specified, so the claim is partially confirmed.