Red Alert at Panama Canal as Water Overflows Gatun Locks

Capt. John

Water in the Panama Canal has overflowed on the westbound lane of Gatun Locks. The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) said that the canal’s technical team was involved and two hours later, traffic was fully restored. ACP has initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the westbound lane overflow and the temporary closure of the lane.

A Rare Sight

Such incidents are very rare. Similar events have occurred in the past, such as the 1972 incident in Gatun, which caused both lanes to be completely...

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