Gatun Lake’s lower water levels imperil the Panama Canal in 2024

Gatun Lake average water levels, feet, 2019–24

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Notes: Data for March and April of 2024 are projections. Source: Monica de Bolle's blog post, "The Panama Canal may dry up because of Amazon deforestation."