Drought Grips Indonesia, Rivers Vanish, Fish Die in Millions
A prolonged drought in Central Java, Indonesia, has caused the Silugonggo River's water levels to plummet, leading to the deaths of millions of fish and posing a severe threat to communities and farmlands.
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