Panama canal traffic to be cut again as drought from El Niño worsens

A Liberian-flagged container ship transits the Panama canal. A lack of rainfall linked to El Niño has affected the water levels in the canal, resulting in officials reducing daily vessel traffic. A Liberian-flagged container ship transits the Panama canal. A lack of rainfall linked to El Niño has affected the water levels in the canal, resulting in officials reducing daily vessel traffic. Panama canal Panama canal traffic to be cut again as drought from El Niño worsens Latest daily reductions will further choke one of the world’s most important shipping lanes

Prefer the Guardian on Google The Panama canal plans to again cut maritime traffic due to worsening drought caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon, further choking up one of the world’s most important shipping lanes.