In Panama, incidents on the water and flooding of populated areas have been recorded due to bad weather. In the Donoso district, authorities report the rising of the Indian River, and strong winds have limited water traffic. At least two boats have run aground in the province of Colón. Due to the adverse weather, roof damage, flooded rivers, and strong gusts of wind have also been recorded in coastal communities. Officials have raised red flags in river areas due to the weather conditions. Sandra Blake from the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) called on the population to avoid visiting beaches and rivers to prevent any accidents. In the province of Bocas del Toro, Sandra Blake confirmed that in the comarca area of Punta Valiente, a boat carrying construction materials capsized, but its three occupants managed to escape unharmed. The second incident involved a bulk carrier with 10 crew members on board; this event was recorded on the beaches of the María Chiquita district in the Colón district. Likewise, water has entered the communities of the Santa Isabel district in the Upper Coast of the Colón province. Similarly, she specified that if boats are used, it is essential to ensure they have life jackets. In response to these two incidents, the Panama Maritime Authority and the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) are coordinating how to address this situation, as bad weather persists on the Atlantic coast. Authorities have also reported roof damage in communities such as Guayabalito. One of the boats that ran aground was identified as the Ms. Robin; strong waves pushed it against the wall of a hotel in the city of Colón.
Heavy Rains and Winds Cause Boat Incidents in Panama
Bad weather in Panama has led to incidents on the water and flooding. In Donoso, the Indio River is rising, and strong winds are limiting boat traffic. At least two vessels have run aground in Colón province. The adverse weather has also caused roof damage, flooded rivers, and strong winds in coastal communities.
