Panama Canal restricts ship crossings amid El Niño-driven water shortage

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The Panama Canal Authority has announced a reduction in the number of vessels permitted to transit the waterway. The decision was prompted by unusually low rainfall linked to the El Niño climate pattern, which has reduced water levels in the canal. The Panama Canal is a critical global trade route, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. Reduced vessel traffic through the canal could have significant implications for international shipping and supply chains.

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