2024 El Niño exposed over 1/3 of Amazon to drought; 2026 risk high

Analysis of the 2024 El Niño shows more than a third of Amazon localities experienced high drought exposure, and a very strong El Niño is expected this year, raising concerns for the biome. The claim is based on a subscriber-only article, so details are limited. This matters because severe drought in the Amazon could disrupt global carbon sinks, biodiversity, and regional agriculture.