Panama continues to recover from the effects of heavy rains. Volcán Barú National Park has resumed operations following technical safety verifications on its trails. According to the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc), 96.67% of the damage was due to floods.
In the Darién region and the Emberá Wounaan Comarca, floods were reported in the sectors of Boca de Cupe, Aruza, Capetí, and Unión Chocó, affecting more than 130 homes. In the province of Bocas del Toro, floods occurred in communities of the Theobroma district in the Urracá area, with more than 100 homes affected and 560 people impacted.
A prevention alert is also in effect due to unstable conditions that continue to generate flood events, landslides, and strong winds in several regions of the country.
Humanitarian Actions The Ministry of Government, through the GIRD and in coordination with IMA, Sinaproc, Senafront, and local authorities, has mobilized humanitarian assistance to Darién, Bocas del Toro, and communities in the Emberá Wounaan Comarca. Meanwhile, in the Veraguas region, authorities continue the search for a missing citizen in the El Espino sector of the Santiago district. Additionally, a total of 5 landslides were reported, all in the province of Colón.
Damage by Province In the province of Colón, roof collapses and road obstructions from fallen trees and landslides were reported. It was informed that there are no active shelters at the moment. Sinaproc technicians continue with damage assessments and needs analysis in the affected areas.
As a result of rains in different sectors of the country, the National Emergency Operations Center (COEN) reports 240 affected homes, of which 54.16% correspond to Darién, 42.5% to the province of Bocas del Toro, and 3.33% to Colón. These supplies are being transported via the Tuira River.
Actions are being coordinated with the Ministry of Housing and Territorial Planning (MIVIOT), MOP, ATTT, and BCBRP for the attention and evaluation of the affected areas.
Sinaproc informs that a watch warning for significant rains and electrical activity remains active until December 1, 2025. Due to the bad weather, 602 people have been affected, including 5 pregnant women and 9 people with disabilities. The Gatún and Madden dams are maintaining discharges, while the Bayano dam is at constant monitoring level.
