Hundreds of birds, fish and other wildlife are reported to have died as a result of widespread algae blooms occurring amid a nationwide drought. The blooms, which are linked to prolonged dry conditions, appear to be affecting waterways and killing wildlife in significant numbers, raising concerns about the broader ecological impact of the drought.

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