Climate Home: The boat moves sluggishly up the Ayeyarwaddy, the river formerly known as the Irrawaddy. Every so often it comes to a halt as the ferryman dips a bamboo pole in the shallow waters, checking for sandbanks. Even though it is the dry season, water levels in the Ayeyarwaddy Myanmars main river, and one of Southeast Asias principal waterways are unusually low. The ferry is carrying passengers and goods from the ancient temple site of Baganto the city of Mandalay. The journey is taking longer...