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WorldPanama Canal to cut daily ship traffic as El Niño worsens drought

The Panama Canal Authority says daily vessel traffic will be restricted from September 3 as severe El Niño-fuelled drought drains the water needed to operate the key trade route. Crossings will fall from 36 ships a day to 34, then to 32 from September 15.

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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-08-20 22:58Original

Panama Canal to cut daily ship traffic as El Niño worsens drought
Panama Canal to cut daily ship traffic as El Niño worsens droughtWorld