The Panama Canal will reduce the number of ships allowed to transit each day starting in September. The move is linked to low rainfall and an intensifying El Nino event that has dried up water supplies.
WHO:
Panama Canal
WHAT:
The Panama Canal will cap daily ship transits starting in September due to drought conditions.
WHEN:
Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET
WHERE:
Panama
WHY:
Low rainfall and an intensifying El Nino event have reduced water availability.
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