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21 August 2026

Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino

The El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to increase the likelihood of drought and excess heat across the region.

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