For a few months now, the Panama Canal has been seeing the worst drought in its 143-year history. The situation is so dire that the authority that regulates the canal has put out a statement that ‘current severity and its recurrence has no historical precedence’. And that is hitting the shipping industry and the pace of global trade. But do you know what could be a temporary solace? Global warming due to climate change. Sounds intriguing? Script and presentation: K. Bharat Kumar Production: Shibu Narayan Videography: Thamodharan Bharath Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/ #climatechange