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Aug 26, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
Panama and El Salvador declare emergency over drought
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Panama and El Salvador declared emergencies over an El Niño-fuelled drought, joining Honduras. The drought has already reduced shipping through the Panama Canal, while both countries recorded monthly temperature records in June and July, raising famine concerns.
WHO: Panama and El Salvador
WHAT: Declared emergencies over El Niño-fuelled drought.
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 8:37 AM ET
WHERE: Panama and El Salvador
WHY: The emergencies were triggered by an El Niño-fuelled drought that has reduced shipping through the Panama Canal and contributed to famine concerns.
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