Panama Canal

August 25, 2023

More than 200 ships are stuck on the either side of Panama Canal as due to the impact of climate change, the water levels have shrunk, leading to a traffic jam near it.
The canal relies on rainwater to replenish its sources, but a lack of rain makes it difficult for ships to cross.
Lake Gatun, one of the water bodies that supply the canal with water, has seen its depth falling to a seven-year low.
- Gatun Lake is a freshwater artificial lake to the south of Colón, Panama.
The Panama Canal, connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.
It enables ships to avoid the lengthy journey around Cape Horn which is located at the southern tip of South America.
It connects nearly 2,000 ports in 170 countries.
Panama is located on the isthmus connecting North and South America.