Panama El Nino upgraded to a strong event, and the commission watching the reservoirs includes the authority that runs the canal on rainwater.
Key Facts
—The upgrade. Panama’s meteorological institute now classifies the event as a strong El Niño, and says it is escalating.
—The order. President Mulino told every state institution on Thursday to accelerate contingency planning.
—The forecast. Rainfall deficits and higher temperatures are expected from July through December.
—The membership. The commission created in May includes the Panama Canal Authority, because the canal runs on fresh water.
The El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to increase the likelihood of drought and excess heat across the region.
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