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The climate phenomenon El Niño obliges the Canal Authority to gradually reduce the number of daily passages of ships to preserve freshwater reserves The Panama Canal excludes
Panama Canal Transit Reduction Looms Amid Water Crisis
The Panama Canal may see further reductions in daily transits from the current 32 to as low as 27 due to ongoing water shortages, according to canal administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta. This potential decision highlights the severity of the current water crisis affecting this crucial maritime passage.
The Canal Authority warns that daily transits could fall from 32 to 27 ships if water scarcity worsens, while strategic projects for $1.6 billion face new uncertainties.
The Panama Canal may reduce ship traffic due to water shortages.
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