Over the past several weeks, 200 ships have been stranded in the Panama Strait due to low water levels.
The Panama Strait connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and is one of the world’s major waterways.
According to foreign media reports, Panama is experiencing an extraordinary drought, the Strait of Panama depends on rainwater, but due to low rainfall, the water has decreased and ships are unable to sail.
Less water means ships will have to reduce their cargo.
Lake Gatun, which supplies water to the Straits of Panama, has its lowest water level in 7 years.
By the end of October, water is predicted to remain below the 5-year average level.
The Panama Canal is an important trade route, with 40 percent of US containers passing through it.
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