The Straits Times
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Panama Canal not planning to curb ships' passage for 2026 despite drought threat
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The Panama Canal authority has stated it does not intend to restrict vessel passage during the remainder of 2026, despite forecasts of potential drought conditions from El Niño weather patterns later in the year.
Panama Canal not planning to curb ships' passage for 2026 despite drought threat
PANAMA CITY, May 15 - The Panama Canal is not planning vessel passage restrictions for the remainder of 2026 even if an El Niño weather pattern begins in the second half of the year as predicted, potentially leading to another drought in the Central American country, the waterway told Reuters.
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