Despite the observed increase in rainfall in the region, between 2014 and 2016 Brazil endured a water crisis that affected the population and economy of major capital cities in the SES region . Extremely long dry spells have become more frequent in southeastern Brazil, affecting 40 million people and the economies in cities such as Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, which are the industrial centres of the country  . They have also impacted agriculture, affecting food supply and rural livelihoods, especially in Minas Gerais . Agricultural prices increased by 30% in some cases, and harvest yields of sugar cane, coffee and fruits suffered a reduction of 15- 40% in the region. The number of fires increased by 150%, and energy prices increased by 20-25%, as most electricity comes from hydroelectric power . In Argentina, projected changes in the hydrology of Andean rivers associated with glacier retreat are predicted to have negative impacts on the region's fruit production  .
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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