Drought Unveils Brazilian Town Unseen for over 45 Years

Brazil's worst drought in 80 years has brought a town back to life, but not how you would expect. 

In 1969, the Brazilian government dammed the Jaguari River near Sao Paulo and flooded Igarata, Reuters says. 

Over four decades later, as the Jaguari River has dropped to 98 feet below its normal levels, remnants of the town are popping out of the water. 

Bricks, ruined buildings, trees and old benches are resurfacing and kindling nostalgia. 

Former Igarata resident Irene De Almedia is conflicted by the resurgance. 

"It brings me happiness in some ways, but it's also very sad," Jose Almedia told Reuters. "Happiness because the things that were around when I was a child are re-emerging from the water, but sadness because of the lack of water."

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