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[^2] Celeste Saulo, secretary general of the WMO, stated in Geneva that the changes in temperature and rainfall patterns will increase risks of floods, droughts, and extreme heat globally. [^3][^10] Ocean surface temperatures have exceeded normal records by up to 2.6 degrees Celsius, while temperatures below the surface have exceeded the average by more than 8 degrees in some areas. [^4]\n\nEl Niño has deprived the region of its typical rainy season, leading to a significant reduction in water availability for the canal. [^5] The Panama Canal relies on specific water volumes to lift ships over the isthmus, making it highly sensitive to drought conditions. [^6] In India, monsoon rains were below normal in August and are expected to continue in September, causing detrimental effects on agriculture. [^7]\n\nThe intensification of El Niño is driven by exceptionally high temperatures in the tropical Pacific, which bathe the coasts of Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, and other countries. [^8] In Central America, altered rainfall patterns have caused a severe drought and water scarcity, which has been catastrophic for corn crops and affected thousands of farming families. [^9] Global maritime logistics are facing increased risks as climate variability impacts critical trade infrastructure. 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