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WorldPanama Canal to cut daily ship transits due to El Niño

The Panama Canal Authority says reduced rainfall linked to El Niño will lower the number of daily ship transits from 36 to 32. The measures will be phased in from 3 September and take effect on 15 September to protect water supplies and support the canal’s long-term operations.

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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-08-21 06:46Original

Panama Canal to cut daily ship transits due to El Niño
Panama Canal to cut daily ship transits due to El NiñoWorld