Panama Canal Warns of Strengthening El Niño Threat to Water Levels
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Lack of fresh water restricts traffic through the Panama Canal. Deforestation may be part of the explanation for the reduced rainfall, writes Per Arne Bjørkum.
Panama Canal warns of strengthening El Niño threat to water levels
The Panama Canal is closely monitoring a strengthening El Niño event that could affect rainfall and water availability across its watershed. Experts from the Panama Canal, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and Panama’s Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (IMHPA) discussed the latest conditions and their potential impact on the country. Strong El Niño could bring […]
Limitations in the transit of ships through the Panama Canal, due to the rain deficit associated with the El Niño phenomenon, could have repercussions on Guatemala’s foreign trade. The logistics sector already anticipates possible effects.
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E24The likelihood of the strongest El Niño on record is forcing ships to take long detours. This could be noticeable to the wallet, warns a shipping top.
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