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Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño

The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.

August 21, 2026 1 min read Pressivio News Desk

Source: BBC World

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The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.

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