VOICED : Canal de Panama limita calado de buques por sequia

The Panama Canal is facing challenges due to a severe drought, affecting 18.5% of vessels using the route. The canal authority announced temporary restrictions on the maximum depth of ships starting September 8, with further restrictions possible from September 16. These measures aim to ensure the safety and efficiency of transiting ships. The drought has led to the driest period in 102 years, reducing water levels in reservoirs that supply the canal and half of Panama's population. A similar situation occurred in March 1998, when ship depth was also restricted.

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