Serrita, Brazil – Djalma Sedrim worked his entire life to build up his cattle ranch and livelihood, only to see the worst drought in a half century dry it all up in a matter of months.

The 75-year-old rancher had about 1,000 cattle and a plot of land where he and his wife grew corn.

But then the weather changed everything.

Debilitating drought devastates Brazil – Features – Al Jazeera English.

Worst drought in 50 years in the Northeast of Brazil – Deep Brazil