The Panama Canal will reduce its daily transits for the second time in its history due to a lack of rain.
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The Panama Canal has announced a reduction in its daily ship transits to cope with severe drought conditions linked to a lack of rain and the El Niño phenomenon. Starting in September, the waterway will implement its second historical reduction in transit capacity, following previous restrictions enacted between 2023 and 2024.
Specifically, the daily vessel transit limit is being reduced from an average of 36 to 32 ships. This administrative measure is being paired with pre-existing draft restrictions already in effect to manage water levels and maintain operational safety through the ongoing dry period.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Article 1Focuses on the historical context and severity of ongoing droughts.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR) - Article 2Emphasizes the specific numerical transit reduction and the El Niño phenomenon.
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