Reported about 2 months ago
The Panama Canal Authority is addressing challenges from a historic drought by proposing the $1.6 billion Rio Indio Reservoir project, which aims to enhance water supply for the canal. During a roundtable discussion, administrator Ricaurte Vasquez emphasized the need for a customer-oriented approach and creative solutions in managing water resources. With recent rains allowing a return to 36 daily vessel transits, the authority is focused on mitigating the impact of future droughts through a portfolio of operational alternatives.
Source: YAHOO