Panama Canal to cut maritime traffic again due to El Nino
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The Panama Canal administration announced plans on Monday to implement further reductions in maritime traffic due to ongoing water shortages caused by the El Nino weather pattern. The latest cuts follow previous restrictions already placed on the waterway as Panama declares a nationwide emergency in response to the phenomenon.
The Panama Canal relies on a significant volume of water to power the locks that lift and lower ships during their crossings. With about five percent of global trade passing through the corridor, the recurrent restrictions threaten international shipping routes and supply chains.
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Free Malaysia Today (MY)Focuses on the global trade impact and the canal's operational mechanics.
Jamaica Observer (JM)Highlights the administrator's announcement and Panama's declaration of a nationwide emergency.
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