Panama on the 25th declared a nationwide state of emergency citing El Nifio-driven weather and heightened risks of drought and flooding, warning of potential impacts on Panama Canal shipping, agriculture and energy supply. The government said the mea

2026-08-26

Panama on the 25th declared a nationwide state of emergency citing El Nifio-driven weather and heightened risks of drought and flooding, warning of potential impacts on Panama Canal shipping, agriculture and energy supply. The government said the measure is intended to strengthen agencies' capacity to respond to extreme weather.