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Panama Canal reduces crossings due to El Niño drought

Panama CanalSeptember 5, 2026El Niñowater shortage

On September 5, 2026, the Panama Canal began reducing the number of ships passing through due to low water levels in the two artificial lakes feeding the canal, caused by drought conditions tied to El Niño weather patterns.

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