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What's El Niño doing?
El Niño is a natural climate pattern that warms parts of the Pacific Ocean, changing weather worldwide. This year, it's causing less rain in Panama, leading to lower water levels in the lakes that feed the canal. This makes it harder for ships to pass, causing delays and pushing up costs.
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