A state of emergency in Northeastern Brazil.<br/> <br />The region is facing its worst drought in 30 years.<br/> <br />Lakes have dried up. Water is limited as farmers struggle.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) LOCAL RESIDENT, JOSE OLIVEIRA DE SOUSA, SAYING:<br/> <br />"Everyone is going through a big crisis because of the drought. Our jobs have been taken away from us, from the fishermen to the farmers and the boat and raft operators."<br/> <br />Authorities fear the drought may last up to October.<br/> <br />Deborah Lutterbeck, Reuters.
