Insufficient rainfall in 2023-2024 has taken a toll on vast areas of South America.
GRACE-FO data shows shallow groundwater storage for the week of Oct. 7, compared to long-term records. Blue areas have more water than usual, and orange and red areas have less.
ALT Map of South America with a data overlay showing groundwater wetness percentile. The map is predominately red and orange with some blue and white spots mostly along the western coast.