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[^2]\n\nErick Córdoba, the canal's hydro-meteorology manager, noted that there are no signs of short-term recovery for the water levels. [^3]\n\nIlya Espino de Marotta, who is set to assume leadership of the canal on Monday, described the current hydrological conditions as 'challenging' due to the possibility of a strong El Niño event. [^4]\n\nThe canal, which connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, relies on freshwater stored in artificial lakes Gatún and Alhajuela, and the current rainfall deficit is 35.8% below the historical average between April and August. [^5]\n\nIlya Espino de Marotta, the incoming administrator of the canal, stated that the drought conditions could extend until mid-2027. [^6]\n\nRainfall between April and August 2026 recorded a cumulative deficit of 35.8% compared to historical averages, with no short-term signs of recovery. [^7]\n\nThe maximum authorized draft for vessels passing through the canal was lowered from 15.24 meters to 14.63 meters to conserve water reserves. [^8]\n\nIn the morning of Thursday, 99 ships were queued to cross the navigable passage connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific. [^9]\n\nSources from the Panama Canal told EFE on Thursday that 35 transits were planned for the day, with the reduction to 34 officially beginning on Friday. [^10]\n\nThe restriction aims to save fresh water provided by two artificial lakes that are suffering from a lack of rainfall associated with the El Niño phenomenon. 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