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Panama Canal cuts ship traffic due to water shortages
The Panama Canal is experiencing a decline in water levels due to the El Niño phenomenon, which has led to a reduction in the number of daily ship transits from 36 to 34 starting September 3. As a result, the number will decrease further to 32 transits beginning September 15. The canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and allows approximately 5% of global maritime trade to pass through, with major users such as the United States and China. Water levels in the Gatun and Alhajuela artificial lakes have been affected, prompting the authorities to implement measures such as reducing ships' draft. This is in anticipation of the situation continuing to worsen due to the exceptional nature of this year's El Niño phenomenon and its impact on weather patterns and rainfall.
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