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- The recent drought in the Panama Canal was driven not by global warming but by below-normal rainfall linked to the natural climate cycle El Niño, an international team of scientists has concluded. Low reservoir levels have slowed cargo traffic in the canal for most of the past year.
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Mar 18, 2024 · The canal authority imposed strict limits on vessel traffic last year as drought left water levels languishing, but also increased salinity in Lake Gatún, a major source of drinking water. The canal is looking for new sources of freshwater and rainwater collection to cope with climate change and rising demand.
May 1, 2024 · The recent drought in the Panama Canal was driven not by global warming but by below-normal rainfall linked to the natural climate cycle El Niño, an international team of scientists has...
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Jan 26, 2024 · Panama Canal Drought Slows Cargo Traffic. By Mira Rojanasakul. Jan. 26, 2024. The lake that allows the Panama Canal to function recorded the lowest water level ever for the start of a dry...
May 4, 2024 · Panama Canal traffic recovers from drought caused by El Niño, study finds. Annual rainfall in 2023 was down by about a quarter compared to normal levels, researchers said. Attracta Mooney, Jana...
Jan 19, 2024 · A severe drought that began last year has forced authorities to slash ship crossings by 36% in the Panama Canal, one of the world’s most important trade routes.
Nov 1, 2023 · But a drought has left the canal without enough water, which is used to raise and lower ships, forcing officials to slash the number of vessels they allow through. That has created expensive...
A severe drought in Panama is limiting the number and size of vessels passing through the canal, causing shipping delays and surcharges. The climate crisis is increasing the risk of supply chain disruptions and water scarcity in Latin America and beyond.
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