Mar 1 • 16:30 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Reservoir that was dry for 7 months fills up after 75 mm of rain in the interior of Piauí

The Tamboril reservoir in Marcolândia, Piauí, has filled up after receiving 75 mm of rain, marking the end of a seven-month dry period.

The Tamboril reservoir, located in Marcolândia, Piauí, has recently filled up after receiving 75 mm of rainfall, a significant change following its complete dryness since July 2025. Residents have shared images capturing the previous state of the reservoir, which was characterized by dry stones, sand, and weeds. The local TV channel, TV Clube, had reported on the reservoir's condition in February, emphasizing the severity of the drought in the region.

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