Panama Canal may cut ship traffic further as El Niño strengthens Canal authorities may further reduce ship traffic if a strengthening El Niño worsens the country’s drought.Share this: Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El NinoDateAugust 20, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraPanama Canal to reduce shipping as ‘extreme’ El Nino approachesDateAugust 22, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraBe ready for weekend traffic snarls during full closure of northbound I-5DateJune 4, 2026In relation toCapitol Hill Seattle